A patient who recently started therapy with an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor asks the nurse, How long will it take until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol? The nurse gives which correct answer?
a. At least 6 months is required to see a change.
b. A reduction usually is seen within 2 weeks.
c. Blood levels normalize immediately after the drug is started.
d. Cholesterol will not be affected, but triglycerides will fall within the first week.
Question 2
A prescriber has ordered rosuvastatin (Crestor) for a patient with nonalcoholic-related cirrhosis. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse before administration of this drug?
a. Question the order, because rosuvastatin is contraindicated in patients with liver disease.
b. No intervention is necessary; just administer the drug as ordered.
c. Review the baseline liver function test results.
d. Assess the patient for liver disease.
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