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What is a contraindication for metformin use?
What is a contraindication for metformin use?
- History of lactic acidosis regardless of cause
- Excessive alcohol intake acute or chronic
- Acute or chronic alcoholism
- Type-1 diabetes (correct)
What is a common adverse reaction to metformin?
What is a common adverse reaction to metformin?
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- Nausea (correct)
What is the recommended action to manage gastrointestinal adverse effects of metformin?
What is the recommended action to manage gastrointestinal adverse effects of metformin?
- Take with food (correct)
- Increase the dose rapidly
- Take once daily
- Take on an empty stomach
In whom should metformin be used with caution due to renal function?
In whom should metformin be used with caution due to renal function?
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