Register
A 38-year-old male patient with HIV develops diabetes; he takes stavudine. What diabetes medication is most likely to exacerbate potential acid-base disorders of his antiviral therapy? a.Metformin b.Glyburide
45.8k views
5 votes
A 38-year-old male patient with HIV develops diabetes; he takes stavudine. What diabetes medication is most likely to exacerbate potential acid-base disorders of his antiviral therapy?

a.Metformin
b.Glyburide
c.Glipizide
d.Exenatide
e. Insulin

User Anthony
by
7.9k points

1 Answer

3 votes
Metformin

Lactic acidosis is a serious and potential complication of both metformin and stavudine use.

Lactic acidosis is a form of elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis.
User Aherve
by
8.5k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
What are three important types of forces
Two methods of active transport
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
What is the phenotype of a heterozygous person using T for tall and t for short
Link Copied!