Prior to Prescribing Metformin, the Provider Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:

• A) Draw a serum creatinine to assess renal function
• B) Try the patient on insulin
• C) Tell the patient to increase iodine intake
• D) Have the patient stop taking any sulfonylurea to avoid dangerous drug interactions

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Definitions:

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that carry genetic information for sexual reproduction.

Estrogen

A group of sex hormones predominantly found in women that are crucial for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for pregnancy and supports early gestation.

Sexual Arousal

involves the physiological and psychological response to sexual stimulation, which can vary greatly among individuals.