Glipizide
Glipizide belongs to which medication class?
Sulfonyurea
What does NPH stand for?
A. Neutral Protamine Hagedorn
B. Normal Protein Hormone
C. Natural Pancreatic Hormone
D. Neutral Potassium Hydrate
A. Neutral Protamine Hagedorn
How does Glipizide help lower blood glucose?
It stimulates the pancreatic beta cells to release insulin.
NPH insulin is classified as which type of insulin?
Intermediate acting
A patient taking glipizide reports sweating, shakiness, hunger, and dizziness. What should the nurse suspect?
Hypoglycemia
Which statement about NPH insulin is correct?
A. It should always be clear and colorless.
B. It should be vigorously shaken before administration.
C. It is normally cloudy and should be gently rolled or inverted to resuspend it.
D. It should be frozen before use.
C. It is normally cloudy and should be gently rolled or inverted to resuspend it.
Which statement by a patient taking immediate-release glipizide shows correct understanding?
A. “I should take it whenever my blood sugar is high.”
B. “I should take this medication 30 minutes after I eat.”
C. “I should take it about 30 minutes before a meal as prescribed.”
D. “I should double my dose if I miss a meal.”
C: I should take this medication about 30 minutes before a meal as prescribed
NPH insulin has an approximate peak of 4–12 hours. Why is this important for the patient?
The peak is when hypoglycemia can occur.
Which patient statement requires further teaching about glipizide?
A. “I will monitor my blood glucose as instructed.”
B. “I will watch for signs of low blood sugar.”
C. “If my blood sugar is high, I should take an extra tablet.”
D. “I will take my medication exactly as prescribed.”
C: The patient should NOT take an extra dose unless specifically instructed by the healthcare provider.
Which statement by a patient using NPH insulin shows correct understanding?
A. “I will use the exact same injection spot every time.”
B. “I will shake the insulin to mix it up before injecting it.”
C. “I will rotate my injection sites and monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.”
D. “i will monitor for signs of hyperglycemia.”
C. “I will rotate my injection sites and monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.”