Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
The nurse is administering sulfonylurea drugs to four different patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which patient should not receive the medication as ordered?
Hypertension does not contraindicate the use of sulfonylureas.
A blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL is a common finding in type 2 diabetes, and sulfonylureas are used to control such levels.
Shingles (herpes zoster) does not directly contraindicate the use of sulfonylureas.
Sulfonylureas should not be given to patients with a sulfa allergy because these medications contain sulfa compounds, which could cause an allergic reaction.
Rationale:
A. Hypertension does not contraindicate the use of sulfonylureas.
B. A blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL is a common finding in type 2 diabetes, and sulfonylureas are used to control such levels.
C. Shingles (herpes zoster) does not directly contraindicate the use of sulfonylureas.
D. Sulfonylureas should not be given to patients with a sulfa allergy because these medications contain sulfa compounds, which could cause an allergic reaction.