ATI RN
ATI Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. What will be an important teaching point for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Use barrier contraception to avoid pregnancy. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are known to cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy.
Therefore, it is crucial for the patient to use effective barrier contraception to prevent pregnancy while on this medication. Reporting changes in vision (
B) is not directly related to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Following a cholesterol-lowering diet (
C) is important but not the most critical point for this specific medication. Reporting respiratory symptoms (
D) is important but not specific to this medication.
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