The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is seeing a 52-year old female with a history of diabetes, obesity and hypertension. The patient reports that she has been watching her diet and has only been able to lose 4lbs over the last 3 months. The patient’s hemoglobin-A1dc today is 7.7% is currently taking Metformin 500mg po BID. What does the NP consider adding to the patient’s diabetes regimen that may also help with weight loss? Sitagliptin (Januvia) Increase Metformin to 1000mg po BID Glipizide 5mg po QD Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
[Solved]: The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is seeing…
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