A patient with elevated lipid levels has a new prescription for niacin. The nurse informs the patient that which adverse effects may occur with this medication?
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A patient reports having adverse effects with niacin. The prescriber has recommended which action to minimize these undesirable effects?
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A patient calls the clinic office saying that the cholestyramine powder he started yesterday clumps and sticks to the glass when he tries to mix it. The nurse will suggest what method for mixing this medication for administration?
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A patient is concerned about the adverse effects of the fibric acid derivative she is taking to lower her cholesterol level. Which is an adverse effect of this class of medication?
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While a patient is receiving antilipemic therapy, the nurse knows to monitor the patient closely for the development of which problem?
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