Name that drug
Decreases blood sugar production by liver
what is Metformin/Biguanides?
Side effects include abnormal hair loss, skin rash (pruritus), and weight gain
What are the side effects of Methimazole?
Contradictions are an allergy to sulfa, alcohol, pregnancy, lactation, and NSAIDS
What types of contradictions do the Sulfonylureas have?
The drug under this classification is Metformin
What is the name classification of Biguanides?
Should teach the patient to carry snacks at all times while on this drug
What should be the main thing you should teach about sulfonylureas to patients?
This type of drug requires functioning B cells to be effective
what is sulfonylureas?
Side effects include hyperglycemia, bone loss, immune suppression, thrush, glaucoma and mood swing.
What are the side effects of Corticosteroids?
One of the contradictions of this drug is heart failure patients
What are some contradictions for Thiazolidinediones?
The drugs under this classification are Glipizide and Glyburide
What is the classification for Sulfonylureas?
With this drug, you should teach the patient that if they skip a meal you should also skin a dose
What is one thing that you should educate the patient about Alpha-Gluconase inhibitors?
Drug cannot be used with Sulfonylureas
What drug can't be used with Meglitinides?
Side effects include mild hypoglycemia and flu-like symptoms.
What are some side effects for Meglitinides?
Contradictions are patients with IBD
What are some contradictions for Alpha-Gluconase inhibitors?
The drugs under this classification are Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone
What is the classification for Thiazolidineiodines?
Symptoms of this condition are polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, cramps, nausea, and fatigue.
What are some symptoms of Hyperglycemia?
Takes up to 12 weeks to reach maximal effectiveness
how long does it take for Thiazolidinediones to reach maximal effectiveness?
Side effects include diarrhea, GI upset, lactic acid, and metallic taste
What are some side effects for Metformin/Buguanides?
Contradictions are patients with renal failure or hepatic failure. This drug is also held 48 hrs before or after radiological studies with IV contrast
What are some Metformin(Biguanides) contradictions?
The drugs under this classification are Acarbose and Migilot
What is the classification for Alpha-Gluconase inhibitors?
We should teach the patient to take this drug only when the meal is eaten. Preferably within 15 minutes and no more than 30 minutes
What should the nurse educate the patient about Meglitinides?
Acts locally in the GI tract and inhibits carbohydrate breakdown
What is the Alpha-Glucanase inhibitor MOA (mechanism of action)?
Side effects include fluid retention, weight gain, increases LDL, Osteoporosis due to bone loss
What are some side effects including thiazolidinediones?
One of the contradictions of this med is the loss of oral contraceptive effectiveness
What are some of Thiazolidinedione's contradictions?
Drugs under this classification are Liraglutide and Sitagliptin
What are the drug classifications for Incretin Enhancers?
Should teach the patient how to identify the symptoms of their condition which can be a side effect caused by certain drugs. Symptoms of this condition are being hungry, sweaty, dizzy, grumpy, shaky, headachy,
What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia? Should they educate the patient about this condition?