A Patient Is Started on Byetta,one of the New Antidiabetic

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is started on Byetta,one of the new antidiabetic agents.The patient asks how this medication will help lower blood sugar.Which is the best response made by the nurse?

• A) It takes the place of insulin.
• B) It restores insulin secretion.
• C) It is taken with insulin to make it last.
• D) It decreases the thirst for water.

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