A Person Prescribed Glipizide (Minidiab)for Type 2 Diabetes Experiences Episodes

question 17

Multiple Choice

A person prescribed glipizide (Minidiab) for type 2 diabetes experiences episodes of hypoglycaemia when taking the medication. For what would the nurse ascertain in this person?

• A)Taking a calcium channel blocker.
• B)Waiting two hours to eat as recommended.
• C)Taking over-the-counter medications for reflux such as cimetidine (Tagamet).
• D)Taking an oral contraceptive.

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