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May 2024
12m 5s

Drug Interactions

Kyle Rice
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Jerry, a patient with type 2 diabetes, has been prescribed metformin to manage his blood glucose levels. The physical therapist understands that metformin’s primary function is to:

A) Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.

B) Decrease the liver's production of glucose.

C) Increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells.

D) Slow the absorption of sugar from the intestines.

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