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The client is being treated with Atorvastatin (Lipitor). He tells the nurse that he has been self-medicating at home with antacids. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _____ effect from the _____.
 
  a. increased; Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  b. decreased; Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  c. increased; antacids
  d. decrease; antacids

Question 2

A nurse is monitoring a client after the client has received pentoxifylline (Trental) for treatment of intermittent claudication. Which effect indicates a positive response to the medication?
 
  a. Increased claudication
  b. Bradycardia
  c. Decrease in pain
  d. Orthostatic hypotension


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The interaction of Atorvastatin and antacids will produce a decreased effect from the Atorvastatin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pentoxifylline is a hemorrheologic agent that improves microcirculation and tissue perfusion. It is has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clients with intermittent claudication. A decrease in pain is a positive response.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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