Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and is to take tolbutamide (Orinase). When teaching the client about the drug, the nurse explains that tolbutamide is believed to lower the blood glucose level by which of the following actions?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Tolbutamide, a sulfonylurea, stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, helping to lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.