Practical Nurse working in long term care

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Mrs. Walker You are a Practical Nurse working in long term care and have been assigned Mrs. Walker, 76 years old. Mrs. Walker is refusing her gliclazide because she states she does not need it. Primary medical diagnosis: Type 2 diabetes Secondary medical diagnosis: Hypothyroidism diagnosed 20 years ago History: Mrs. Walker is currently using bilberry extract 80 mg three times a day. She weighs 65 kg and is 160 cm in height. No known allergies. Doctors' Orders: Medications

- Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100mcg orally once daily in AM 30 min before breakfast

- Gliclazide (Diamicron) 240 mg orally once per day in the morning Medications Available on the Unit:

- Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100 mcg tablets

- Gliclazide (Diamicron) 80 mg tablets

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