ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
STUDENT NAME MEDICATION Glyburide CATEGORY CLASs Sulfonylureas
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Use
- Insulin release from the pancreas which can increase tissue sensitivity to insulin over time
Control blood glucose levels for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Complications
Medication Administration
Hypoglycemia Photosensitivty Erythema multiforme -Aplastic anemia
PO: administer once in the morning or divided into 2 doses. Administer with meals
Contraindications/Precautions
Hypersensitivity and to sulfonamides - Type 1 diabetes Diabetic coma or ketoacidosis concurrent use of bosentan
Nursing Interventions
Monitor glucose levels Observe for signs of hypoglycemia Monitor CBC periodically Assess for allergy to sulfonamides
Interactions
Bosentan Alcohol concurrent use of warfarin Cyclosporin
Client Education
instruct patient to take medication at the same time each day - Educate patient that this medication controls hyperglycemia and DOES NOT CURE diabetes Educate symptoms of hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Control of blood glucose without symptoms of hypoglycemia.
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