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kamilo84

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What should you teach a woman of childbearing age who is prescribed a statin drug?
 
  a. These drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, but are safe to use when breastfeeding.
  b. Statins drugs can interfere with fetal brain development and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  c. Because these drugs control fats produced by the liver, they will help control weight gain during pregnancy.
  d. You can take these drugs during pregnancy as long as you do not have a history of muscle or liver problems.

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A patient who is prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) asks why liver function tests must be drawn every 6 months. What is your best response?
 
  a. The tests are important because early liver problems do not cause symptoms.
  b. The tests help your prescriber decide what your dose of simvastatin should be.
  c. The tests tell your prescriber how well your body is responding to the therapy.
  d. The tests indicate how much cholesterol is being produced by your liver.


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kjohnson

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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