Oral anti-diabetic agents

Question 1

Oral anti-diabetic agents

General client teaching:

Answer 1

These medications act on the pancreas to stimulate insulin production.
These medications are for type two diabetes mellitus only.
These medication must be taken with meals.

Question 2

Oral anti-diabetic agents

Glucophage

Answer 2

-Do not give before 48 hours after an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) both this medication and dye combined can cause kidney damage.

Question 3

Oral anti-diabetic agents

Glipizide
Glyburide

Answer 3

• Take in the morning.
• May drop blood glucose levels quickly.
• Have a snack available. This medication can cause jaundice.

Question 4

Oral anti-diabetic agents

Rosiglitazone Maleate

Answer 4

• Can cause jaundice.

- May decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

Question 5

Oral anti-diabetic agents

Exenatide

Answer 5

• Subcutaneous injectable medication
• may cause G.I. distress
• not recommended for clients also taking insulin.

Question 6

Oral anti-diabetic agents

Client teaching
Contra indicated medications to give with oral anti-diabetic agents

Answer 6

1. Warfarin
2. Oral contraceptives
3. Corticosteroids