Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A patient who is at 22 weeks of gestation, unable to control gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exerciseWhich of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Insulin is the preferred treatment for gestational diabetes in pregnancy, as it does not cross the placenta and safely controls glucose. Oral agents are less commonly used.