Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not necessary for niacin or for most antihypertensive agents.
B Correct: Both medications cause peripheral vasoconstriction, so the client is at increased risk for hypotension.
C Incorrect: The client's triglyceride, LDL, and HDL levels should be monitored.
D Incorrect: Niacin should be taken with or after meals.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is a pathologic cholesterol level that still requires treatment.
B Incorrect: This cholesterol level is still too high, requiring further treatment.
C Correct: This value is consistent with discontinuing HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor therapy.
D Incorrect: This is not an end point for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.