NCLEX® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – April 26, 2023

A client is prescribed glipizide once daily. What intended effect of this medication should the nurse observe for?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent that is taken in the morning. It is not used to enhance weight loss, treat infection, or decrease blood pressure.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation

Content Area: Pharmacology: Endocrine: Oral Hypoglycemics

Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition

Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition
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