Author Question: A female patient is taking a large dose of nicotinic acid to treat hyperlipidemia. She calls the ... (Read 28 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A female patient is taking a large dose of nicotinic acid to treat hyperlipidemia. She calls the clinic and reports that her face, neck, and chest are red. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?

A) This is an expected adverse effect of the drug. It should subside in time.
B) Don't worry about it. I'm sure it's not really noticeable.
C) You need to stop taking the medication immediately. I will notify the physician.
D) You need to decide if you want to take this medication. The flushing will be present as long as you take the medication.

Question 2

A nurse is working on a presurgical floor and is assessing patients who will receive isoflurane as part of balanced anesthesia for surgery.

For which of the following patients will the nurse plan for a longer recovery period and a greater potential for adverse effects from isoflurane?
A) A 32-year-old male with a history of drug abuse
B) A 27-year-old female who weighs 298 pounds
C) A 45-year-old male with a history of cigarette smoking and asthma
D) A 53-year-old female with a history of alcohol abuse