Asked by Jeremy David on Sep 24, 2024

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The nurse instructs a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus to avoid which of the following drugs while taking insulin?

A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Dicumarol (Bishydroxycoumarin)
C) Reserpine (Serpasil)
D) Cimetidine (Tagamet)

Furosemide (Lasix)

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Dicumarol (Bishydroxycoumarin)

An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots; it was one of the first discovered.

Reserpine (Serpasil)

A medication used to treat high blood pressure and severe agitation in certain mental disorders by depleting certain neurotransmitters.

  • Identify medications and substances that may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Joanna Marieabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Furosemide is a loop diuretic and can increase serum glucose levels; its use is contraindicated with insulin. Dicumarol, an anticoagulant; reserpine, an anti-hypertensive; and cimetidine, an H2 receptor antagonist, do not affect blood glucose levels.