Mechanism of Action of Glipizide
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide? A) "Glipizide absorbs the excess carbohydrates in your system." B) "Glipizide stimulates your pancreas to release insulin." C) "Glipizide replaces insulin that is not being produced by your pancreas." D) "Glipizide prevents your liver from destroying your insulin."
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In this problem, we need to identify the correct statement describing the action of glipizide for a client with type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacology: Glipizide Action
Let's start by identifying what class of medication glipizide belongs to. Glipizide is a member of the sulfonylurea class.
Drug Class: Sulfonylurea
Sulfonylureas work by directly stimulating the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
Mechanism: Stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin.
Now, let's look at our options and see which one matches this physiological action.
Evaluating Options
The first option says it absorbs excess carbohydrates. This is incorrect. Medications like alpha-glucosidase inhibitors might slow carb absorption, but not glipizide.
1. Absorbs excess carbohydrates (Incorrect)
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