Author Question: The nurse is reviewing a client's medical record for predisposing factors for myopathy requiring ... (Read 48 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is reviewing a client's medical record for predisposing factors for myopathy requiring that the client be started on low doses of statins and titrated as tolerated or until cholesterol goals are met.

Which of the following would the nurse identify as one of these factors? Select all that apply.

A) Asian descent
B) Severe renal insufficiency
C) Use of antihistamines
D) Use of cyclosporine
E) Cigarette smoking

Question 2

The nurse discusses the benefit of adding a statin drug to a client's medication regimen based on the understanding that this group of drugs can reduce the risk of death from which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Stroke
B) Transient ischemic attack
C) Kidney disease
D) Hepatic disease
E) Cancer

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Predisposing factors for myopathy with statin therapy include Asian descent, severe renal insufficiency, and use of cyclosporine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The use of statins in clients with hyperlipidemia with or without clinically evident coronary heart disease can reduce the risk of death from stroke and transient ischemic attacks.