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erika

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is receiving atorvastatin. The nurse would be alert to client complaints of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Headache
  B) Sedation
  C) Insomnia
  D) Diarrhea
  E) Constipation

Question 2

A client is receiving mannitol as treatment to promote diuresis in acute renal failure. The nurse would expect to administer the drug by which route?
 
  A) Intramuscularly
  B) Subcutaneously
  C) Intravenously
  D) Orally


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

Ans: A, C, E
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Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Adverse reactions of statins include headache, dizziness, insomnia, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, and nausea.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Mannitol is administered intravenously. It is not given intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or orally.


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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