Question # 10

A 70-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed metformin for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. What is the most important concern before initiating this medication?

Options:

A.

Risk of hyperkalemia

B.

Risk of hypoglycemia

C.

Risk of lactic acidosis

D.

Risk of hepatotoxicity

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