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roselinechinyere27m

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A patient prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) reports experiencing some muscle pain and weakness. What is your best action?
 
  a. Administer ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed.
  b. Document the finding as the only action.
  c. Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
  d. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.

Question 2

A patient who has been prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor) asks why all urine must be saved for intake and output measurements. What is your best response?
 
  a. All patients on this unit have orders for strict intake and output measurements.
  b. Intake and output measurements are important indicators of how well your kidneys are functioning.
  c. A side effect of this drug can be blockage of urine flow through the kidneys and decreased urine output.
  d. Sometimes this drug can cause the kidneys to make extra urine resulting in increased urine output and dehydration.


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taylorsonier

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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