pioglitazone

A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking pioglitazone (Actos) to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. The health care professional should explain to the patient the need to monitor which of the following laboratory tests? (Select all that apply.)

ALT LDL

What will be the drug of choice for a patient who has insulin resistance?

Pioglitazone

A nurse cares for a patient who is prescribed pioglitazone (Actos). After 6 months of therapy, the patient reports that his urine has become darker since starting the medication. What action would the nurse take?

Review the patient's liver function study results.

A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking pioglitazone (Actos) to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. The health care professional should monitor for which of the following findings that indicates an adverse effect?

weight gain