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SECTION A 

A patient who usually takes metformin has been switched to insulin following an angiogram.  Which finding indicates that it is safe for the patient to switch back to the metformin?

Section B 

Which statement about glargine insulin is accurate?  Glargine insulin:

SERMs such as Raloxifene are employed in the treatment of breast cancer AND osteoporosis. The precise mechanism of action is dependant on the cellular location. Describe how raloxifene inhibits ER signalling in breast tissue. Your answer should include reference to SERMs binding to the receptor (5 marks).

An opinion has a place in the scientific process.

Personal beliefs have a place in the scientific process.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A 58-year-old male prescribed testosterone replacement is married to a 34-year-old woman who is expecting their first child. What safety measure would you teach the patient and his wife?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS You are instructing a patient who is experiencing chronic nausea/vomiting, about antiemetic therapy. What is the most important precaution you must teach the patient?

A patient who has been prescribed sitagliptin calls the clinic and reports swelling of the face, lips, and tongue.  Which would be the correct response by the nurse?