Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 21
Interactive Review Questions with
correct answers
A patient has been prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) for the management of
hyperlipidemia. Which adverse effect should be monitored? - correct
answerAbdominal pain.
A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) and cholestyramine. Which instruction
should the nurse provide? - correct answerTake warfarin 1 hour before or 4 hours
after taking cholestyramine.
A patient taking a statin reports muscle aches and soreness. Which statement by
the nurse correctly explains why this symptom is cause for concern? - correct
answer"Muscle aches and soreness may be early signs of myopathy."
The nurse is instructing a patient about the management of hyperlipidemia.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? - correct
answer"By taking my antilipemic medication, I will not need to modify my diet."
Which instruction does the nurse give to a patient beginning lovastatin (Mevacor)
therapy? - correct answerDo not drink grapefruit juice.
Which instruction does the nurse include when teaching a patient with
hyperlipidemia about how to take the powdered form of cholestyramine? -
correct answerMix the powder with 2 to 6 ounces of water or juice.
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 21
Interactive Review Questions with
correct answers
A patient has been prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) for the management of
hyperlipidemia. Which adverse effect should be monitored? - correct
answerAbdominal pain.
A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) and cholestyramine. Which instruction
should the nurse provide? - correct answerTake warfarin 1 hour before or 4 hours
after taking cholestyramine.
A patient taking a statin reports muscle aches and soreness. Which statement by
the nurse correctly explains why this symptom is cause for concern? - correct
answer"Muscle aches and soreness may be early signs of myopathy."
The nurse is instructing a patient about the management of hyperlipidemia.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? - correct
answer"By taking my antilipemic medication, I will not need to modify my diet."
Which instruction does the nurse give to a patient beginning lovastatin (Mevacor)
therapy? - correct answerDo not drink grapefruit juice.
Which instruction does the nurse include when teaching a patient with
hyperlipidemia about how to take the powdered form of cholestyramine? -
correct answerMix the powder with 2 to 6 ounces of water or juice.
