Asked by Jeremy David on Sep 24, 2024
Verified
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.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Identify medications and substances that may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Related questions
Which of the Following Would Be Included in the Assessment ...
The Nurse Recognizes Which Patient as Having the Greatest Risk ...
While a Person Is Sleeping or Between Meals, Blood Glucose ...
Cells That Lack Insulin Receptors Cannot Use Glucose as an ...
Which of the Following Is Not True of the Hormone ...