Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
(18th Edition) - Chapter 21 Interactive
Review Questions And Answers
Which potential effect of cholestyramine can cause bleeding gums,
bruising, or dark tarry stools? -
correct answer ✅Deficiency of vitamin K.
Which question must be answered before a 40-year-old woman can
begin statin therapy? -
correct answer ✅"Are you pregnant?"
Which instruction does the nurse give to a patient beginning
lovastatin (Mevacor) therapy? -
correct answer ✅Do not drink grapefruit juice.
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."
A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) and cholestyramine. Which
instruction should the nurse provide? -
