Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 9

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A client with diabetes mellitus type I was prescribed with exenatide (Bydureon). The nurse will take which of the following appropriate actions?

  

     A. Withdraw the insulin from the prefilled pen into an insulin syringe

     B. Monitor for signs of nausea, vomiting, and gastric upset

     C. Administer the medication twice a day during pre-meals

     D. Hold the medication and call the physician to question the prescription

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Hold the medication and call the physician to question the prescription

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Exenatide (Bydureon) is only used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2 only. Therefore, holding the medication and calling the physician to question the order.

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Option A: Prefilled pens are ready for injection.

Options B & C: Although these are correct about the medication, it should not be administered in this kind of situation.

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