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].
Respuesta
BUN
Cr
LFTs
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
A patient should have continuous testing of BUN and Cr if they're over [blank_start]65[blank_end].
Respuesta
65
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
Second generation sulfonylureas work by [blank_start]stimulating the release of insulin[blank_end].
Respuesta
Stimulating the release of insulin
Slowing gastric emptying
Mimicking endogenous insulin
Inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4
Prevents breakdown of carbohydrates
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
Glipizide is metabolized in the [blank_start]liver[blank_end].
Respuesta
liver
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
Glipizide is excreted through [blank_start]urine[blank_end].
Respuesta
urine
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Which are adverse effects of glipizide?
Respuesta
Photosensitivity
Nausea
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
True or False: You can take glipizide safely during pregnancy and lactation.
Respuesta
True
False
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
Is glipizide more or less effective over time?
Respuesta
More
Less
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
When is glipizide typically taken?
Respuesta
Before meals
Before bedtime
Before breakfast
As needed
Three times a day
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
Which medications can cause hypoglycemia when with glipizide?
Respuesta
Beta blockers
Alcohol
NSAIDs
Sulfonamide antibiotics
Cimetidine
Oral antidiabetics
Dexamethasone
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
An allergy to [blank_start]sulfa[blank_end] is contraindicated with this medication.