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Question Dapagliflozin You are working as a registered nurse in a cardiac… DapagliflozinYou are working as a registered nurse in a cardiac ward, buddied with a nursing student, Angus. Your patient, Mr Novak Pelichowski, informs you that he is due for his dapagliflozin [Forxiga®]. Angus asks you if you could explain the mechanism of action of dapagliflozin to him.Question 1:   Explain to Angus the mechanism of action of this antidiabetic drug,dapagliflozin [Forxiga®], and its effects on reducing blood glucose levels.Mr Pelichowski says his doctor says that Forxiga® is a better antidiabetic drug for someone like him with heart disease. Angus asks you to explain why this would be the case.Question 2:   Briefly explain to Angus two (2) advantages of dapagliflozin for patients with cardiovascular disease. Hint: You may find this reference usefulVerma, S., & McMurray, J. J. V. (2018). SGLT2 inhibitors and mechanisms of cardiovascular benefit: A state-of-the-art review. Diabetologia, 61(10), 2108-2117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-018-4670-7Angus noted that Mr Pelichowski is also taking metformin [Diabex®, Diaformin®]. He asks why more than one antidiabetic drug is required for the management of Mr Pelichowski.Question 3:   Explain to Angus why more than one type of antidiabetic drug is often required?Mr Pelichowski is cleared for discharge. He is worried that he may have a ‘hypo’ (hypoglycaemia) at night and unable to call for help. You approach him before he leaves and offer him some advice.Question 4:  What advice would you give Mr Pelichowski his antidiabetic drug regimen, and his concern about having a ‘hypo’ at night? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING PHARMACOLO Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

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