Overview of lactic acidosis
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2 Oct 2024
Lactic acidosis
Question:
A 50-year-old patient with a history of Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease presents to the clinic for a medication review. The patient's current medication regimen includes metformin for glycemic control. The healthcare provider is concerned about the use of metformin in patients with renal impairment and wants to assess the potential risks. Which of the following complications is most likely to occur if metformin is utilized in renal impairment?
Options:
A)Hypertension
B)Acute on chronic renal failure
C)Nephrotic syndome
D)Lactic acidosis
E)Hepatitis
Lactic acidosis
Question:
A 50-year-old patient with a history of Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease presents to the clinic for a medication review. The patient's current medication regimen includes metformin for glycemic control. The healthcare provider is concerned about the use of metformin in patients with renal impairment and wants to assess the potential risks. Which of the following complications is most likely to occur if metformin is utilized in renal impairment?
Options:
A)Hypertension
B)Acute on chronic renal failure
C)Nephrotic syndome
D)Lactic acidosis
E)Hepatitis
D
D
Lactic Acidosis.
Though it's a rare complication.
Lactic Acidosis.
Though it's a rare complication.