The client has been taking nicotinic acid (Nicobid). Which ...

[genevieve1028]

The client has been taking nicotinic acid (Nicobid). Which adverse effects are common with nicotinic acid? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Chills
  2. Hot flashes
  3. Goosebumps
  4. Flushing
  5. Weight gain

Question 2

Therapeutic lifestyle changes that can control high blood cholesterol levels include what percentage of total caloric intake as saturated fat?
 
  1. 10 percent
  2. 6 percent
  3. 7 percent
  4. 2 percent

[trog]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4

Rationale 1: Chills is incorrect because flushing and hot flashes are common side effects of nicotinic acid.
Rationale 2: Hot flashes and flushing are common side effects of nicotinic acid.
Rationale 3: Goosebumps is incorrect because flushing and hot flashes are common side effects of nicotinic acid.
Rationale 4: Flushing and hot flashes are common side effects of nicotinic acid.
Rationale 5: Weight gain is not a common side effect of nicotinic acid.

Global Rationale: Flushing and hot flashes are common side effects of nicotinic acid. Chills, goosebumps, and weight gain are not common side effects of nicotinic acid.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: 10 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 2: 6 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: The total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 4: 2 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.

Global Rationale: The total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels. All other answer choices are incorrect.