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NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Cardiovascular Revised 2020 Saunders Med Surg Cardiovascular 1. A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled ... for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure? • Glipizide • Metformin • Repaglinide • Regular insulin Answer: 2. Metformin Rationale: Metformin needs to be withheld 24 hours before and for 48 hours after cardiac catheterization because of the injection of contrast medium during the procedure. If the contrast medium affects kidney function, with metformin in the system the client would be at increased risk for lactic acidosis [Show More]
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