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dbose · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What does the nurse include in a teaching plan for a woman of childbearing age who is prescribed a statin drug?

a. These drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, but are safe to use when breastfeeding.
b. Statins are pregnancy category X drugs and should not be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding.
c. Because these drugs control fats produced by the liver, they will help control weight gain during pregnancy.
d. You can take these drugs during pregnancy as long as you do not have a history of muscle or liver problems.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who has been prescribed zaleplon (Sonata) for insomnia. What does the nurse include in the teaching plan related to the action of this drug?

a. This drug may take from 30 minutes to an hour to work.
b. Go to bed immediately after taking a dose of this drug.
c. Be sure to report any side effects to your prescriber.
d. There is a danger of becoming dependent on this drug.

Eunice618 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Statin drugs are pregnancy category X and should not be taken by women who plan to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. These drugs decrease the amount of fat in the body. Fat is essential to brain development in the fetus and infant. When there is not enough fat in the body during pregnancy and infancy, the results can be poor brain development and mental retar-dation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists have a very rapid onset of action (15 to 30 minutes). Patients should be instructed to go to bed immediately after taking these drugs.