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What is the expected pharmacological action of Amylin mimetics like Pramlintide?
What is the expected pharmacological action of Amylin mimetics like Pramlintide?
Which statement is true regarding the therapeutic uses of Amylin mimetics?
Which statement is true regarding the therapeutic uses of Amylin mimetics?
How do Incretin mimetics like Exenatide affect appetite?
How do Incretin mimetics like Exenatide affect appetite?
Which of the following statements is true about Incretin mimetics?
Which of the following statements is true about Incretin mimetics?
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What complication is commonly associated with Amylin mimetics?
What complication is commonly associated with Amylin mimetics?
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In what way does Pramlintide affect caloric intake?
In what way does Pramlintide affect caloric intake?
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When should Incretin mimetics typically be used in diabetic therapy?
When should Incretin mimetics typically be used in diabetic therapy?
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What is the primary purpose of Incretin mimetics like Exenatide?
What is the primary purpose of Incretin mimetics like Exenatide?
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For which clients are Amylin mimetics typically considered for supplemental glucose control?
For which clients are Amylin mimetics typically considered for supplemental glucose control?
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What actions do Incretin mimetics have on gastric emptying?
What actions do Incretin mimetics have on gastric emptying?
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What is a major contraindication for amylin mimetics?
What is a major contraindication for amylin mimetics?
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How should oral medications be administered in relation to exenatide (incretin mimetic) injections?
How should oral medications be administered in relation to exenatide (incretin mimetic) injections?
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When should the provider decrease the client’s premeal insulin dose by 50% when starting pramlintide therapy?
When should the provider decrease the client’s premeal insulin dose by 50% when starting pramlintide therapy?
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What is one clinical manifestation that should prompt the client to notify the provider immediately?
What is one clinical manifestation that should prompt the client to notify the provider immediately?
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What is a significant risk of concurrent use of insulin and amylin mimetics?
What is a significant risk of concurrent use of insulin and amylin mimetics?
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Why should amylin mimetics be avoided in clients unable to self-monitor blood glucose levels?
Why should amylin mimetics be avoided in clients unable to self-monitor blood glucose levels?
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What part of the body is the recommended injection site for amylin mimetics?
What part of the body is the recommended injection site for amylin mimetics?
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Why should subcutaneous injections of amylin mimetics be at least 5cm (2 in) from an insulin injection site?
Why should subcutaneous injections of amylin mimetics be at least 5cm (2 in) from an insulin injection site?
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In what situation should the oral medication absorption not be delayed in relation to pramlintide injections?
In what situation should the oral medication absorption not be delayed in relation to pramlintide injections?
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How can the effectiveness of incretin mimetics be evidenced based on therapeutic intent?
How can the effectiveness of incretin mimetics be evidenced based on therapeutic intent?
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