Diabetes and Cholesterol (Counseling Tips)

Question 1

omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 1

Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole do not chew
Refrigerate to reduce smell

Question 2

fenofibrate

Answer 2

Increased liver enzymes
Discontinue if gallstones form
Photosensitivity

Question 3

atorvastatin

Answer 3

Increased liver enzymes
Report if unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grape juice (increases concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea

Question 4

rosuvastatin

Answer 4

Increased liver enzymes
Report if unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grape juice (increases concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea

Question 5

ezetimibe

Answer 5

Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea

Question 6

insulin lispro

Answer 6

Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Refrigerate unopened vials
Discard after 28 days if its left at room temp
Let syringe get to room temp before injecting for less pain
Rotate injection sites

Question 7

insulin glargine

Answer 7

Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Refrigerate unopened vials
Discard after 28 days if its left at room temp
Let syringe get to room temp before injecting for less pain
Rotate injection sites

Question 8

metformin

Answer 8

Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
Take with food
Titrate dose up weekly to help with stomach being upset / diarrhea
Long-term use can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency

Question 9

dapagliflozin

Answer 9

UTI
Increased urine output
Decreased blood pressure

Question 10

liraglutide

Answer 10

Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Rotate injection sites
Diarrhea, nausea, headache