Self-Monitoring And Administration Devices Practice Test

A 66-year-old woman (weight 58 kg) with hypertension and dizziness is asked to monitor blood pressure at home to evaluate for orthostatic hypotension. Current medications: losartan 100 mg by mouth daily, chlorthalidone 25 mg by mouth daily, sertraline 50 mg by mouth daily. Pertinent values: clinic blood pressure 132/78 mmHg seated. Allergies: none. Medical history: hypertension, depression. Which action should the pharmacist take to ensure proper device use?

A 67-year-old man (weight 78 kg) with type 2 diabetes is newly prescribed a blood glucose meter and asks how often to check his glucose. Current medications: insulin aspart 6 units subcutaneously with meals, insulin glargine 18 units subcutaneously nightly, metformin 500 mg by mouth twice daily, aspirin 81 mg by mouth daily. Pertinent labs: hemoglobin A1c 9.1%. Allergies: sulfonamides (rash). Medical history: type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease. What is the pharmacist's best recommendation for device use?