What is the primary reason that medication adherence is emphasized for patients with diabetes?
Explanation
This question focuses on the fundamental goal of diabetes therapy, which is to maintain glycemic stability and prevent the acute complications of high and low blood sugar.
Other questions
Which class of antidiabetic agents works by delaying the digestion of ingested carbohydrates, thereby lowering blood glucose levels, particularly after meals?
What is the primary mechanism of action for SGLT2 inhibitors such as empagliflozin?
According to the text, which condition is a contraindication for the use of insulin?
For which antidiabetic agent is there a specific caution about the potential to cause lactic acidosis?
Which group of medications, when taken with oral hypoglycemic agents, may decrease their effectiveness?
What is the recommended action for a patient taking miglitol who experiences hypoglycemia?
Which class of medications can both produce hypoglycemia and mask its signs and symptoms?
What is the recommended method for controlling blood glucose during pregnancy according to the provided text?
Which of the following antidiabetic agents do NOT cause hypoglycemia when taken alone, but may increase the hypoglycemic effect of other agents?
What is a potential consequence of a patient on sulfonylureas consuming alcohol?
What is an important implementation step when administering insulin?
What is a primary therapeutic action of insulin besides lowering blood glucose by transport into cells?
Which group of oral hypoglycemic agents require intact pancreatic function to be effective?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication for oral hypoglycemic agents?
A patient stabilized on a diabetic regimen who is exposed to stress, fever, or trauma may require what intervention?
Besides stimulating triglyceride formation, what is another anabolic action of insulin mentioned in the text?
Which two classes of oral antidiabetic agents both work by increasing insulin sensitivity?
What is the primary use for oral antidiabetic agents as described in the text?
According to the 'Interactions' section, which medication may have its hypoglycemic effect increased by anabolic steroids, chloramphenicol, and warfarin?
What laboratory tests should be monitored periodically to evaluate the effectiveness of antidiabetic treatment?
What is a crucial piece of patient teaching regarding the use of metformin and potential need for discontinuation?
Use of U100 syringes is specifically mentioned for drawing up which type of insulin?
What is the primary contraindication for oral hypoglycemic agents in relation to patient type?
What advice should be given to a patient about their diet, medication, and exercise regimen?
Which condition requires cautious use of sulfonylureas?
What is the recommended treatment if a patient on metformin develops illness or laboratory abnormalities?
Which of the following does NOT describe a general action of insulin?
What is the recommended advice for a patient taking antidiabetics who develops nausea, vomiting, or fever?
Which of these is listed as a potential outcome or goal of antidiabetic therapy?
What should a patient taking antidiabetics carry with them at all times?
In addition to insulin and sulfonylureas, what is another class of drugs that acts by stimulating endogenous insulin secretion?
Which of the following is NOT a listed precaution for oral hypoglycemic agents?
When should oral hypoglycemic agents be withheld and insulin reinstituted?
What is the consequence of concurrent use of rifampin with oral hypoglycemic agents?
A patient taking antidiabetics should be counseled to use a form of contraception other than what?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a general contraindication for oral hypoglycemic agents?
If a patient on metformin develops ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis, what is the immediate nursing action?
What action does insulin have on fat metabolism?
Which statement about the administration of insulin is correct according to the text?
The choice of insulin preparation depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT:
What is the primary action of thiazolidinediones, such as pioglitazone?
Which drug is mentioned as potentially having its effectiveness decreased by alcohol and corticosteroids?
When are oral agents used in Type 2 diabetes according to the 'General Use' section?
What is the recommended patient action if hypoglycemia occurs, according to the general teaching instructions?
Which of these is NOT a specified component of the instruction for proper insulin administration technique?
What should a patient on antidiabetics be instructed regarding proper testing at home?
For which reason might a dose reduction of oral hypoglycemic agents be necessary?
How many teaspoons of sugar, honey, or corn syrup are recommended for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?
In addition to metformin, which other antidiabetic agents are listed as not causing hypoglycemia when taken alone?