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frankwu

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A client is starting cholestyramine therapy for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. When teaching the client about possible adverse reactions, which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Malabsorption of vitamin K
  C) Aggravation of hemorrhoids
  D) Flatulence
  E) Myopathy

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed statin therapy. The nurse understands that this class of drugs is contraindicated in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Kidney disease
  B) Pregnancy
  C) Serious hepatic disease
  D) Carcinoma of the breast
  E) Lactation


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pocatato

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

Ans: B, C, D
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Adverse reactions reported with the use of bile acid resins, such as cholestyramine, include constipation (that can become severe), aggravation of hemorrhoids, abdominal cramps, flatulence, nausea, increased bleeding related to vitamin K malabsorption, and vitamin A and D deficiencies.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
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Statin drugs are contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the drugs or serious liver disease and during pregnancy (category X) and lactation.


frankwu

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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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