A Nurse Is Reviewing Possible First-Line Medications for a New,older

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reviewing possible first-line medications for a new,older type 2 diabetic.What contraindication does the nurse identify for metformin (Glucophage) ?

• A)Patient drinks three to four alcoholic drinks/day
• B)Patient's parents both took insulin
• C)Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL
• D)Potassium 3.8 mEq/dL

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