ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking rosuvastatin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Elevated creatine kinase. This finding is important to report immediately because it could indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious side effect of rosuvastatin. Rhabdomyolysis can lead to kidney damage and other complications. Dyspepsia (choice
A), headache (choice
C), and decreased HDL cholesterol (choice
D) are common side effects of statins and do not require immediate reporting unless severe or persistent.
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