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Before starting Glipizide, a patient should have the following blood tests: [blank_start]BUN[blank_end], [blank_start]Cr[blank_end], and [blank_start]LFTs[blank_end].
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A patient should have continuous testing of BUN and Cr if they're over [blank_start]65[blank_end].
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Second generation sulfonylureas work by [blank_start]stimulating the release of insulin[blank_end].
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Stimulating the release of insulin
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Slowing gastric emptying
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Mimicking endogenous insulin
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Inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4
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Prevents breakdown of carbohydrates
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Glipizide is metabolized in the [blank_start]liver[blank_end].
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Glipizide is excreted through [blank_start]urine[blank_end].
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Which are adverse effects of glipizide?
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Photosensitivity
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Nausea
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Hypoglycemia
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Hyperglycemia
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Heartburn
Question 7
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True or False: You can take glipizide safely during pregnancy and lactation.
Question 8
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Is glipizide more or less effective over time?
Question 9
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When is glipizide typically taken?
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Before meals
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Before bedtime
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Before breakfast
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As needed
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Three times a day
Question 10
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Which medications can cause hypoglycemia when with glipizide?
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Beta blockers
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Alcohol
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NSAIDs
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Sulfonamide antibiotics
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Cimetidine
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Oral antidiabetics
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Dexamethasone
Question 11
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An allergy to [blank_start]sulfa[blank_end] is contraindicated with this medication.