antidiabetics

Question 1

metformin
glucophage
antidiabetics
uses: type 2 diabetes

Answer 1

action: lowers blood glucose levels
PO: 500mg - 2000 mg
adverse reactions: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
nursing considerations: monitor glucose levels, monitor weight

Question 2

insuline - glargine
lantus
antidiabetics
uses: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes

Answer 2

action: regulate blood glucose levels
IV: 10 units - 80 units
adverse reactions: difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling of the face
nursing considerations: monitor blood glucose levels

Question 3

insulin - regular
humulin R
antidiabetics
uses: type 1 and 2 diabetes

Answer 3

action: regulation of blood glucose levels
IV: 0.5 to 1 unit per kg of body weight per day
adverse reactions: headache, dizziness, swelling
nursing considerations: blood glucose monitoring