Mr Nguyen is an overweight 40 year old who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He has been started on Metf
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 7:56 pm
Mr Nguyen is an overweight 40 year old who has recently been
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He
has been started on Metformin but has been complaining of
diarrhoea, some abdominal pain and
loss of appetite. He continues to work as a taxi driver and often
works the night shift as he has young
school aged children. His HbA1c is 8%. The medical staff are
considering adding Exenatide to his
medication regime.
Outline the mode of action of Metformin and Exenatide and why these
drugs may be prescribed
together. Describe factors to be considered when administering each
of these drugs.
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He
has been started on Metformin but has been complaining of
diarrhoea, some abdominal pain and
loss of appetite. He continues to work as a taxi driver and often
works the night shift as he has young
school aged children. His HbA1c is 8%. The medical staff are
considering adding Exenatide to his
medication regime.
Outline the mode of action of Metformin and Exenatide and why these
drugs may be prescribed
together. Describe factors to be considered when administering each
of these drugs.