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What is the purpose of Pramlintide?
What is the purpose of Pramlintide?
- Increases caloric intake
- Promotes release of insulin
- Slows gastric emptying (correct)
- Stimulates glucagon secretion
How do Incretin mimetics affect glucose levels?
How do Incretin mimetics affect glucose levels?
- Increase postprandial glucose levels
- Promote glucagon secretion
- Decrease fasting blood glucose levels (correct)
- Raise appetite
What is a therapeutic use of Amylin mimetics?
What is a therapeutic use of Amylin mimetics?
- In conjunction with insulin therapy (correct)
- Supplemental glucose control in type 1 diabetes only
- Used alone for glucose control in type 2 diabetes
- Can replace insulin therapy
What is one expected complication of Amylin mimetics?
What is one expected complication of Amylin mimetics?
Which medication can Incretin mimetics be used in conjunction with?
Which medication can Incretin mimetics be used in conjunction with?
How do Amylin mimetics affect caloric intake?
How do Amylin mimetics affect caloric intake?
What is the pharmacological action of Exenatide?
What is the pharmacological action of Exenatide?
For which type of diabetes is Pramlintide used as supplemental glucose control?
For which type of diabetes is Pramlintide used as supplemental glucose control?
What effect do Incretin mimetics have on appetite?
What effect do Incretin mimetics have on appetite?
In what situations can Amylin mimetics be used independently without any other medications?
In what situations can Amylin mimetics be used independently without any other medications?
Which client education point should be implemented for Amylin mimetics?
Which client education point should be implemented for Amylin mimetics?
What is a contraindication for Incretin mimetics?
What is a contraindication for Incretin mimetics?
What should the provider do when initiating pramlintide therapy for a client who is concurrently using premeal rapid-acting insulin?
What should the provider do when initiating pramlintide therapy for a client who is concurrently using premeal rapid-acting insulin?
Incretin mimetics can delay the absorption of which type of medication?
Incretin mimetics can delay the absorption of which type of medication?
What is a precaution that should be taken when using Amylin mimetics?
What is a precaution that should be taken when using Amylin mimetics?
What nursing action is recommended when using pramlintide in a client who is on medications that slow gastric emptying?
What nursing action is recommended when using pramlintide in a client who is on medications that slow gastric emptying?
Which client population should use incretin mimetics cautiously?
Which client population should use incretin mimetics cautiously?
What is a potential interaction risk of combining Amylin mimetics with insulin?
What is a potential interaction risk of combining Amylin mimetics with insulin?
What is important to advise clients regarding the administration of exenatide?
What is important to advise clients regarding the administration of exenatide?
How should oral medications be administered in relation to pramlintide injections to avoid delayed absorption?
How should oral medications be administered in relation to pramlintide injections to avoid delayed absorption?
