Acarbose (Precose), an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, is prescribed for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. During discharge planning, the nurse would be aware that the client has understood teaching when the client states（）
A. "If I have hypoglycemia, I should eat some sugar, not dextrose. "
B. "The drug makes my pancreas release more insulin. "
C. "I should never take insulin while I’m taking this drug. "
D. "It’s best if I take the drug with the first bite of a meal. "
参考答案：D
解析：
Acarbose delays glucose absorption, so the client should take an oral form of dextrose rather than a product containing table sugar when treating hypoglycemia. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitors work by delaying the carbohydrate digestion and glucose absorption. It’s safe to be on a regimen that includes insulin and an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. The client should take the drug at the start of a meal, not 30 minutes to an hour before.
