The Medication Metformin Has a Synergistic Effect When Used in Combination

question 69

Multiple Choice

The medication metformin has a synergistic effect when used in combination with sulfonylureas.The nurse understand that metformin

• A)inhibits the action of sulfonylureas
• B)aids the action of sulfonylureas
• C)decreases the effectiveness of sulfonylureas
• D)is toxic when used with sulfonylureas
• E)must be used with sulfonylureas to be effective

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