The nurse should monitor clients taking exchange resins for: ...

[jayhills49]

The nurse should monitor clients taking exchange resins for:
 
  a. fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies. c. nosebleeds (epistaxis).
  b. decreased urinary output. d. bruising.

Question 2

The nurse understands that all HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors do which of the following:
 
  a. decrease triglycerides. c. increase HDL levels.
  b. decrease cholesterol. d. decrease LDL levels.

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D

Feedback
Correct a., c., and d. are manifestations the nurse needs to monitor for that indicate liver dysfunction.
Incorrect b.: Decreased urinary output is not a manifestation of these medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D

Feedback
Correct b., c., and d. All HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors decrease cholesterol and LDL levels and increase HDL levels.
Incorrect a.: Pravastatin does not decrease triglycerides.

[jayhills49]

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