A client presents to the clinic with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and wants to know more information on metformin. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding metformin (Glucophage)? (Select All That Apply.).

Metformin interacts with lodine-containing contrast dye, which can increase the risk of acute renal failure.

Metformin comes in an oral form

A complication of metformin is weight gain

Metformin is used as a first-line medication for type 2 diabetes.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D

A.   Metformin interacts with iodine-containing contrast dye, increasing the risk of acute renal failure. Clients should temporarily stop metformin before undergoing contrast procedures.
B.   Metformin is available in an oral form and is commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
C.   Weight gain is not a common side effect of metformin; in fact, it is often associated with weight neutrality or mild weight loss.
D.   Metformin is typically used as a first-line medication for managing type 2 diabetes.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Omeprazole is not used for motion sickness. It is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastric acid- related conditions.
B. Omeprazole is used to prevent and treat gastric ulcers, including stress ulcers that may occur in critically ill patients.
C. Omeprazole is used to treat conditions like GERD, ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, not just heartburn.
D. Omeprazole is not used to treat nausea and vomiting. It reduces gastric acid production to treat acid- related conditions.

A. Pinpoint pupils, coma, and respiratory depression. B. Sedation, fixed pupils, and nausea, C. Fever, hypertension, vomiting, anxiety, and abdominal cramping D. Hyperventilation, depression, and constipation.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Pinpoint pupils, coma, and respiratory depression: These are signs of opioid overdose, not abstinence syndrome.
B. Sedation, fixed pupils, and nausea: This may be associated with opioid overdose, not withdrawal.
C. Fever, hypertension, vomiting, anxiety, and abdominal cramping: These are classic symptoms of abstinence syndrome (withdrawal symptoms) after naloxone administration.
D. Hyperventilation, depression, and constipation: These are not typical signs of abstinence syndrome.

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A client presents to the clinic with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and wants to know more information on metformin. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding metformin (Glucophage)? (Select All That Apply.).

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is C

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