ATI RN
ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotinic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: NSAIDs. Niacin causes flushing due to prostaglandin release. NSAIDs, which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, can help alleviate this side effect. A: Beta Blockers and B: Calcium Channel Blockers do not directly target the mechanism of niacin-induced flushing. D: Fibric Acid Derivatives are used to lower triglycerides, not for flushing.
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