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A patient has been prescribed gemfibrozil (Lopid). The nurse makes a note to be certain which lab tests are checked at the next appointment?
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1. Blood glucose
2. Liver enzymes
3. Potassium
4. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
5. Arterial blood gases
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Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach

Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach


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5 years ago
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Gemfibrozil (Lopid) may increase serum glucose levels.
Rationale 2: Gemfibrozil (Lopid) may increase liver enzyme levels.
Rationale 3: Potassium level should not be affected by gemfibrozil (Lopid).
Rationale 4: Gemfibrozil (Lopid) may decrease H&H.
Rationale 5: Arterial blood gases should not be affected by gemfibrozil (Lopid).

Global Rationale: Gemfibrozil (Lopid) may increase serum glucose and liver enzyme levels. Gemfibrozil (Lopid) may decrease H&H. ABGs and potassium level should not be affected by gemfibrozil (Lopid).

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5 years ago
found this very helpful thank you
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