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HCHenry

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An elderly patient with dyslipidemia has had fenofibrate (TriCor) added to her existing medication regimen.
 
  In addition to having her lipid profile drawn on a regular basis, the nurse should educate the patient about the need for what ongoing laboratory testing during therapy? A) Complete blood count (CBC)
  B) Liver panel
  C) INR and aPTT
  D) Reticulocyte count

Question 2

A patient who is being administered isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis has a yellow color in the sclera of her eye. What other finding would lead you to believe that hepatotoxicity has developed?
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Numbness
  C) Diminished vision
  D) Light-colored stools


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

B
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Because of the risk for hepatotoxicity, patients taking fenofibrate (TriCor) require serial testing of liver enzyme levels. There is no specific need for follow-up with CBCs, coagulation tests, or reticulocyte counts.

Answer to Question 2

D
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The presence of light-colored stools is suggestive of hepatotoxicity. Diarrhea, numbness, and diminished vision are not related to hepatotoxicity of isoniazid (INH).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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