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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about adverse effects of atorvastatin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Alopecia

Elevated liver enzymes

Dry cough

Jaundice

Muscle weakness

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D,E

A. Alopecia is not a common adverse effect of atorvastatin.

B. Elevated liver enzymes can occur with atorvastatin use and should be monitored.

C. Dry cough is not associated with atorvastatin, but it is a known side effect of ACE inhibitors.

D. Jaundice can indicate liver dysfunction, a potential side effect of atorvastatin, and should be reported.

E. Muscle weakness can be a sign of rhabdomyolysis, a serious adverse effect of atorvastatin.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Rifampin can discolor body fluids, including tears, which may stain soft contact lenses.

B. Rifampin is typically taken once daily but not necessarily at bedtime unless directed.

C. Rifampin can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives; clients should use additional contraception.

D. Orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids is a harmless but expected effect of rifampin.

A. Increase the client's dietary intake of vitamin K. B. Teach the client that St. John's wort increases the effects of the medication. C. Administer protamine sulfate if the client experiences an overdose. D. Monitor the client's prothrombin time

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Increasing dietary intake of vitamin K would decrease the effectiveness of warfarin, as vitamin K is involved in clotting factor synthesis.

B. St. John's wort decreases the effects of warfarin, so it should be avoided.

C. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin, not warfarin. The antidote for warfarin overdose is vitamin K.

D. Monitoring prothrombin time (PT) and INR is essential to assess the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy.

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