Which medications contribute to hyperglycemia in the patient with diabetes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
2. Calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine
3. Sympathomimetics such as dopamine
4. Glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone
5. Thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Digoxin has not been shown to increase blood glucose levels.
Rationale 2: This type of medication will increase glucose blood levels in the patient with diabetes.
Rationale 3: This type of medication will increase glucose blood levels in the patient with diabetes.
Rationale 4: This type of medication will increase glucose blood levels in the patient with diabetes.
Rationale 5: This type of medication will increase glucose blood levels in the patient with diabetes.
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