HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The health care provider prescribes the antilipemic lovastatin for a client who has exhibited a consistently elevated serum cholesterol level. In evaluating the client’s treatment regimen, which remark by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the drug’s treatment protocol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovastatin risks hepatotoxicity; avoiding alcohol (
B) reduces liver strain, indicating understanding. Stopping when cholesterol lowers (
A) is incorrect; it’s long-term. Diet restrictions persist (
C). WBC monitoring (
D) is unnecessary.
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Question 5 of 5
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