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Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
Which adverse effect is specifically associated with the use of Sitagliptin (Januvia) in combination with a sulfonylurea?
What is the primary action of Empagliflozin (Jardiance) in the body?
What is the primary action of Empagliflozin (Jardiance) in the body?
Which condition should lead to the nursing staff holding Empagliflozin (Jardiance) in a patient?
Which condition should lead to the nursing staff holding Empagliflozin (Jardiance) in a patient?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of Empagliflozin (Jardiance)?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of Empagliflozin (Jardiance)?
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Which class of anti-diabetic drug does Sitagliptin (Januvia) belong to?
Which class of anti-diabetic drug does Sitagliptin (Januvia) belong to?
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What is a nursing consideration for patients using Empagliflozin (Jardiance) who do not have diabetes?
What is a nursing consideration for patients using Empagliflozin (Jardiance) who do not have diabetes?
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Which adverse effect is associated with one drug in the DPP-4 inhibitor class (not Januvia)?
Which adverse effect is associated with one drug in the DPP-4 inhibitor class (not Januvia)?
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Which anti-diabetic drug primarily affects the GI tract and may cause a metallic taste and reduced vitamin B12 levels?
Which anti-diabetic drug primarily affects the GI tract and may cause a metallic taste and reduced vitamin B12 levels?
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Which anti-diabetic drug can potentially cause deadly lactic acidosis if the kidneys fail while on it?
Which anti-diabetic drug can potentially cause deadly lactic acidosis if the kidneys fail while on it?
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Which anti-diabetic drug stimulates insulin production in response to food and is also used for weight loss?
Which anti-diabetic drug stimulates insulin production in response to food and is also used for weight loss?
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Which anti-diabetic drug squeezes more insulin out of the pancreas and may contribute to coronary artery disease from elevated insulin levels?
Which anti-diabetic drug squeezes more insulin out of the pancreas and may contribute to coronary artery disease from elevated insulin levels?
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Which anti-diabetic drug decreases glucose absorption from meals and makes receptors more receptive to insulin?
Which anti-diabetic drug decreases glucose absorption from meals and makes receptors more receptive to insulin?
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Which anti-diabetic drug is known to start low and go slow due to its potential gastrointestinal effects?
Which anti-diabetic drug is known to start low and go slow due to its potential gastrointestinal effects?
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Which anti-diabetic drug should be discontinued if a patient is undergoing studies with contrast dye due to possible renal effects?
Which anti-diabetic drug should be discontinued if a patient is undergoing studies with contrast dye due to possible renal effects?
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