When a Patient Who Takes Metformin (Glucophage)to Manage Type 2

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a patient who takes metformin (Glucophage) to manage type 2 diabetes develops an allergic rash from an unknown cause,the health care provider prescribes prednisone. The nurse will anticipate that the patient may

• A)need a diet higher in calories while receiving prednisone.
• B)develop acute hypoglycemia while taking the prednisone.
• C)require administration of insulin while taking prednisone.
• D)have rashes caused by metformin-prednisone interactions.

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