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mckenna47 mckenna47
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6 years ago
The nurse is reviewing the adverse effects associated with statins with a client who is prescribed this classification of medication to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
 
  The nurse knows the client has understood the teaching when the client states which serious adverse effects associated with statins?
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Headache
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Myopathy
  4. Muscle or joint pain
  5. Rhabdomyolysis
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 3,5
Rationale 1: A headache is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 2: Abdominal pain is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 3: Severe myopathy is a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 4: Muscle or joint pain is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 5: Rhabdomyolysis is an example of a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins.
Global Rationale: Severe myopathy is a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins. Rhabdomyolysis is an example of a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins. Headache, abdominal pain, and muscle or joint pain are examples of a minor adverse effects associated with statins.
mckenna47 Author
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6 years ago
Now I'm convinced to ask more questions Slight Smile
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