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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of clients with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.Which of the following medications is not used to treat type 2 diabetes?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleInsulin is used to manage blood glucose levels in clients with diabetes, including type 2 diabetes.Choice B rationaleMetformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing glucose production in the liver.Choice C rationaleGlipizide is an oral medication used to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreas in clients with type 2 diabetes.Choice D rationaleLevothyroxine is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism and is not indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. .

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