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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Chameka Mcdonald STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Metformin Biguanidies CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Reduces the production of glucose within the liver through suppression of gluconeogenesis Increases glucose uptake and use in fat and skeletal muscles

Therapeutic Use Antidiabetic agents control blood glucose levels in clients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus and are used in conjunction with diet and exercise lifestyle changes. treat PCOS

Complications Gastrointestinal effects (Anorexia nausea and diarrhea which may result in weight loss Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficency. Lactic acidosis.

Contraindications/Precautions Pregnacy Risk Category B. Metformin in contraindicated for clients who have severe infection, shock, kidney impairment and any hypoxic conditon.The medication should not be used by client who have alcohol use disorder. Safety during pregnancy and lacation is unknown

Interactions Alcohol or cimetidine can increase the risk of lactic acidosis with concurrent use. Concurrent use of iodinr containing contrast media can result in acute kidney faliure

Medication Administration PO

Nursing Interventions Instruct Clients to take immediate release tablets two time per day with breakfast and dinner and to take sustained release tablets once daily with dinner

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Blood glucose valvues lowers.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Avoid consuming alcohol Excercise consistently and follow appropriate dietary guidlines. Maintain a log of glucose levels and note patterns that affect glucose levels

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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