important pharm

A client received 20 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at 8:00 am. The nurse should check the client for a potential hypoglycemic reaction at which time?

5:00 pm when it peaks 4-12 hours

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse monitors the client after medication administration for which therapeutic response?

Decreased urinary output

4 to 12 hours after administration

NPH peak

A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic. The client's diabetes mellitus previously had been well controlled with glyburide (DiaBeta) daily, but recently the fasting blood glucose level has been 180 to 200 mg/dL. Which medication, added to the client's regimen, may have contributed to the hyperglycemia?

Prednisone

"I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it."

not to take with prednisone