What antidiabetic agent is approved for the nurse to administer to children 10 years old and older with type 2 diabetes?
A) Pioglitazone
B) Repaglinide
C) Liraglutide
D) Metformin
D
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Metformin is the only oral antidiabetic drug approved for children. It has established dosage for children 10 years of age and older. With the increasing number of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the use of other agents in children is being tested. Because metformin is the only drug approved for use with children, pioglitazone, repaglinide, and liraglutide would not be appropriate.
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