Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metformin (Glucophage) and is scheduled to undergo angiography using iodine-containing contrast dye. The nurse should identify that an interaction between metformin and the IV contrast dye increases the clients risk for which of the following conditions?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Acute renal failure
Rationale:
♦️Metformin combined with iodinated contrast can cause acute renal failure, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis.
♦️Metformin should be held before and after the procedure to avoid this serious interaction.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4