ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for glimepiride. The nurse should teach the client to avoid which of the following drinks while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Alcohol. Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea medication, can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, flushing, and rapid heart rate. Coffee (
A) and milk (
B) do not have interactions with glimepiride. Grapefruit juice (
D) can interact with certain medications but not with glimepiride. In summary, alcohol should be avoided due to the potential for a harmful reaction when taken with glimepiride.
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