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The nurse conducts a review of research related to Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A inhibitors and finds the only one associated with data to show a reduction in coronary artery disease and incidence of myocardial infarction is what drug
 
  ? A) Pravastatin (Pravachol)
  B) Lovastatin (Mevacor)
  C) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  D) Fluvastatin (Lescol)

Question 2

A patient is receiving meropenem (Merrem IV). What drug-related reaction will the nurse assess for?
 
  A) Gastrointestinal toxicity
  B) Hepatic toxicity
  C) Nephrotoxicity
  D) Neurotoxicity


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

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Pravastatin is the only statin with outcome data to show effectiveness in decreasing coronary artery disease and incidence of myocardial infarction (MI); it prevents a first MI even in patients who do not have a documented elevated cholesterol level. The other medications do not have any evidence of effectiveness for this patient.

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This drug has been associated with potentially fatal pseudomembranous colitis, which affects the gastrointestinal tract. This drug is not associated with liver, kidney, or nerve toxicity.


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