BASIC CONCEPTS What are the most common side effects of alpha blockers?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who has been prescribed enalapril (Vasotec) has developed a persistent nonproductive cough. What is your best action?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus is taking carvedilol (Coreg). What special precaution should you teach the patient to take when taking this drug?

BASIC CONCEPTS What is the action of the biguanide class of antidiabetic drugs that lowers blood glucose levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who is prescribed glyburide (DiaBeta) asks if having a glass of wine once a week is okay. What is your best response?

A patient is prescribed potassium chloride (KCl). What dosage of KCl would the nurse expect to see ordered for this patient?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS Why should you avoid aspirating the syringe before injecting an insulin dose?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS What precaution do you teach a patient who is prescribed to take an oral sulfonylurea agent to maintain control of blood glucose levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who is prescribed rosiglitazone (Avandia) has all the following health problems. For which problem do you check with the prescriber to make certain rosiglitazone is an appropriate drug choice?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS What precaution do you teach a patient who is prescribed to take an oral sulfonylurea agent to maintain control of blood glucose levels?