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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client that has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes and has an interaction with iodine-containing contrast dye?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleMetformin is an oral diabetes medication that can interact with iodine-containing contrast dye, potentially leading to lactic acidosis.Choice B rationaleLevothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism and does not interact with iodine-containing contrast dye.Choice C rationaleInsulin Lispro is a rapid-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes and does not interact with iodine-containing contrast dye.Choice D rationaleNPH Insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels and does not interact with iodine-containing contrast dye.

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