Endocrine medications
Endocrine medications ( 7 Questions)
A client is prescribed metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Incorrect. Hypoglycemia is not a common adverse effect of metformin when used as a monotherapy. However, if metformin is used in combination with other antidiabetic medications that can cause hypoglycemia, the risk may increase.
Incorrect. Weight gain is not typically associated with metformin. In fact, metformin may be associated with weight loss or weight stabilization in some individuals.
Correct. Metformin is known to cause gastrointestinal upset, including symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. The client should be advised to monitor for these adverse effects and report them to the healthcare provider if they occur.
Incorrect. Bradycardia is not a known adverse effect of metformin.
C) Correct. Metformin is known to cause gastrointestinal upset, including symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. The client should be advised to monitor for these adverse effects and report them to the healthcare provider if they occur.
A) Incorrect. Hypoglycemia is not a common adverse effect of metformin when used as a monotherapy. However, if metformin is used in combination with other antidiabetic medications that can cause hypoglycemia, the risk may increase.
B) Incorrect. Weight gain is not typically associated with metformin. In fact, metformin may be associated with weight loss or weight stabilization in some individuals.
D) Incorrect. Bradycardia is not a known adverse effect of metformin.