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A patient with type 2 diabetes on metformin develops acute kidney injury. What is the most appropriate action regarding metformin?
Metformin should be temporarily discontinued in acute kidney injury due to the increased risk of lactic acidosis accumulation, a serious adverse effect.
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Question: A patient with type 2 diabetes on metformin develops acute kidney injury. What is the most appropriate action regarding metformin?
Answer options: ✅ Temporarily discontinue metformin
- Increase the metformin dose
- Continue metformin at the same dose
- Switch to insulin immediately
Correct answer: Temporarily discontinue metformin
Explanation: Metformin should be temporarily discontinued in acute kidney injury due to the increased risk of lactic acidosis accumulation, a serious adverse effect.
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