Why are sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic drugs not recommended for women who are breastfeeding?
a. They increase the risk of the infant developing type 2 diabetes.
b. They can lower the infant's blood glucose to dangerous levels.
c. They can cause the infant to develop an allergy to sulfa drugs.
d. They are not eliminated by the infant's immature intestinal system.
ANS: B
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