Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for glimepiride. The nurse should teach the client to avoid which of the following drinks while taking this medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Alcohol. Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea medication, can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, flushing, and rapid heart rate. Coffee (A) and milk (B) do not have interactions with glimepiride. Grapefruit juice (D) can interact with certain medications but not with glimepiride. In summary, alcohol should be avoided due to the potential for a harmful reaction when taken with glimepiride.