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ATI Video Case Study -- Safe Dosage
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B. Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide that is used in the management of type 2 diabetes. To prevent
the development of acute kidney injury, metformin is contraindicated for the client for 48
hr following the administration of contrast media. The nurse should expect that the
provider will withhold the metformin and prescribe another medication, such as insulin,
to provide glucose control in the interim.
Simvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent used to treat clients who have or are at risk for
atherosclerosis, a complication of diabetes mellitus. The nurse should expect a
prescription to continue this medication.
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that is used to treat hypertension. For the
client who has type 2 diabetes, it is also used to delay the development of diabetic
nephropathy. The nurse should expect a prescription to continue this medication.
Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
There is no contraindication to the continued use of omeprazole following a CT scan with
contrast medium.
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ATI Video Case Study -- Safe Dosage
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/5 Study with Learn
B. Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide that is used in the management of type 2 diabetes. To prevent
the development of acute kidney injury, metformin is contraindicated for the client for 48
hr following the administration of contrast media. The nurse should expect that the
provider will withhold the metformin and prescribe another medication, such as insulin,
to provide glucose control in the interim.
Simvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent used to treat clients who have or are at risk for
atherosclerosis, a complication of diabetes mellitus. The nurse should expect a
prescription to continue this medication.
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that is used to treat hypertension. For the
client who has type 2 diabetes, it is also used to delay the development of diabetic
nephropathy. The nurse should expect a prescription to continue this medication.
Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
There is no contraindication to the continued use of omeprazole following a CT scan with
contrast medium.
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