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Author Question: A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants ... (Read 61 times)

aabwk4

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A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants the client's immediate contacting of the healthcare provider?
 
  a. Muscle tenderness
  b. Gastrointestinal distress
  c. Constipation
  d. Flushing of the skin

Question 2

Which symptom would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while the client is being treated with peripheral vasodilators?
 
  a. Bradycardia
  b. Dizziness
  c. Headache
  d. Pallor


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

ANS: A
Muscle tenderness may be an early sign of a serious condition known as rhabdomyolysis that affects some users of Lipitor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Peripheral vasodilators cause a decrease in blood pressure, which can cause dizziness.


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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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