General
This type of diabetes should not use oral antidiabetic agents
gestational diabetes
This class of medication mechanism of action is the following
what is stimulating insulin release from the pancreas
The timing is before meals
When are meglitinides taken
This is the most common medication used in this class
Glucophage (Metformin)
This is the mechanism of action for this class of medication
decreases insulin resistance
Oral diabetic agents lower this lab value by 1%
HbA1C
name a common drug in this class
glipizide
This is the most serious side effect
what is hypoglycemia
This med decreases what in the liver
glucose
This is a drug in this class
what is pioglitizone
These medications are most effective when combined with what two things
Diet and exercise
what is the most serious side effect
what is hypoglycemia
A client should skip taking this medication if they do not do this
what is skip a meal
THis is a common side effect of this class of medication
GI upset
What condition can occur due to fluid retention
heart failure
This is a condition that is a contraindication for synthroid therapy
recent MI
when should this medication be administered
when is before meals
These are 2 contraindications of taking these medications
DKA/liver or kidney dysfunction
This is the most serious side effect of these medications
lactic acidosis
These are 2 contraindications to using this class of meds
liver or cardiovascular disease
These medications cross the placenta and should be avoided in pregnancy
oral hypoglycemics
what lab must be monitored while taking these medications due to blood disorder risk
what is a CBC
This lipid lowering medication can cause significant hypoglycemia when taken with this class of medicaiton
Gemfibrozil
This should be avoided with procedures while taking these medications
contrast dye
What are sx's that clients should report immediately
edema/SOB