Before starting Glipizide, a patient should have the following blood tests: [blank_start]BUN[blank_end], [blank_start]Cr[blank_end], and [blank_start]LFTs[blank_end].
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BUN
Cr
LFTs
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A patient should have continuous testing of BUN and Cr if they're over [blank_start]65[blank_end].
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65
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Second generation sulfonylureas work by [blank_start]stimulating the release of insulin[blank_end].
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Stimulating the release of insulin
Slowing gastric emptying
Mimicking endogenous insulin
Inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4
Prevents breakdown of carbohydrates
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Glipizide is metabolized in the [blank_start]liver[blank_end].
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liver
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Glipizide is excreted through [blank_start]urine[blank_end].
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urine
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Which are adverse effects of glipizide?
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Photosensitivity
Nausea
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heartburn
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True or False: You can take glipizide safely during pregnancy and lactation.
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True
False
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Is glipizide more or less effective over time?
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More
Less
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When is glipizide typically taken?
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Before meals
Before bedtime
Before breakfast
As needed
Three times a day
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Which medications can cause hypoglycemia when with glipizide?
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Beta blockers
Alcohol
NSAIDs
Sulfonamide antibiotics
Cimetidine
Oral antidiabetics
Dexamethasone
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An allergy to [blank_start]sulfa[blank_end] is contraindicated with this medication.