Pharmacology LPN Practice Exam

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What is metformin's primary mechanism and a major contraindication, especially in procedures involving contrast?

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Reduces hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity; contraindicated with significant renal impairment and during IV radiographic contrast due to lactic acidosis risk; hold for 48 hours around IV contrast

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What is metformin's primary mechanism and a major contraindication, especially in procedures involving contrast?

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