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Why is your patient getting this medicine? Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Hyperglycemia Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Hypersensitivity; use caution in times of stress or infection
Mechanism of action and indications
(Why med ordered) Common side effects
Lower blood glucose by increasing transport into cells and lypodystrophy
promoting the conversion of glucose to glycogen, Promote
the conversion of amino acids to proteins in muscle and
stimulate triglyceride formation, Inhibit the release of free
fatty acids,
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) May cause ↓ serum potassium levels