The nurse understands that which of the following drugs falls under the classification of biguanides?
1. Metformin HCI (Glucophage)
2. Repaglinide (Prandin)
3. Tolbutamide (Orinase)
4. Acarbose (Precose)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Metformin HCI is the only drug that falls within the classification of biguanides.
Rationale 2: Repaglinide falls within the classification of meglitinides.
Rationale 3: Tolbutamide falls within the classification of sulfonylureas.
Rationale 4: Acarbose falls within the classification of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
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