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A patient prescribed niacin extended action
 
  (Niaspan) reports all of the following new onset problems. For which problem should you notify the prescriber?
  a. Moderate itchiness, especially at night
  b. Six to seven loose stools daily
  c. Increased nighttime urination
  d. Swollen, painful great toe

Question 2

A patient who has been taking niacin (Niacor) daily for 1 week reports intense itching. What is your best response?
 
  a. This is a common side effect and many people can control it by taking aspirin.
  b. Stop taking the drug and talk with your prescriber as soon as possible.
  c. Unless your skin forms blisters or peels, continue to take the drug.
  d. Do you have any other drug, food, pet, or pollen allergies?


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mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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