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Practice Question

A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6 Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client about first?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Metformin

Rationale:

🩸An HbA1c of 6 indicates prediabetes and early dysglycemia consistent with metabolic syndrome.

💊Metformin is first-line for improving insulin-sensitivity, reducing hepatic glucose output, and supporting weight control.

🧷Basal and short-acting insulins are typically reserved for more advanced hyperglycemia or contraindications to oral agents.

🥗Comprehensive management includes lifestyle modification with diet and exercise alongside metformin therapy.


📌Core Message

For metabolic syndrome with modest hyperglycemia, metformin is first-line to enhance insulin-sensitivity alongside lifestyle change.

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
  • Domain: PHARMACOLOGY (RN ati)
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