Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1997 of 2368

Which medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client with polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance?

  1. Metformin
  2. Bromocriptine
  3. Cabergoline
  4. Human menopausal gonadotropin
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Correct answer: Metformin

Metformin is prescribed for PCOS with insulin resistance. It reduces elevated male hormones and promotes ovulation.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Infertility Treatment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026