NAPLEX Practice Question # 54
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Practice Question # 54.
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A patient currently takes Amaryl, Actos, Januvia, and Lantus. He presents to the clinic today concerned about the swelling in his lower extremities, significant weight gain, and shortness of breath. Which is the most likely cause of presenting symptoms?
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The answer is B
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Patients taking a TZD such as Actos should be monitored for peripheral edema, weight gain, and shortness of breath due to its propensity to cause or worsen heart failure.
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The answer is B
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Patients taking a TZD such as Actos should be monitored for peripheral edema, weight gain, and shortness of breath due to its propensity to cause or worsen heart failure.
Pioglitazone (Actos) Dosing Guideline
Pioglitazone (Actos) 15–30 mg once daily without regard to meals (45 mg/day)
Adverse effects
Adverse effects include weight gain and peripheral edema.