A 42-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus on metformin is going to have a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast to evaluate his chronic right lower quadrant pain. Which of the following statements about his metformin and this radiographic study is correct?

A 42-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus on metformin is going to have a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast to evaluate his chronic right lower quadrant pain. Which of the following statements about his metformin and this radiographic study is correct?

A 38-year-old woman on oral contraceptives for 18 years thinks that this preparation may prove to be not only beneficial in preventing pregnancy but also beneficial in reduction of cancer risk. Which of the following cancers may show a decreased incidence because of her prolonged use of oral contraceptives?

A 66-year-old woman with a history of Cushing's disease treated with oral glucocorticoids presents to her primary care physician for follow-up. She was recently hospitalized for a hip fracture following a fall. What is the most likely mechanism for hip fracture in this patient?

A 78-year-old woman with known osteoporosis presents to her primary care physician for follow-up. She is managed with alendronate. Physical examination reveals a woman with a height of 5ft 3 in and weight of 143lb. The most likely effects on bone would be which of the following?

A 45-year-old man who is obese presents with increasing agitation and anxiety. He has many medical problems, and his list of drugs include metformin, verapamil, hydrochlorothiazide, venlafaxine, and atorvastatin. Which of the following drugs is most likely causing his anxiety and agitation?