ATI RN
ATI NUR 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Which laboratory value should the nurse review prior to administering the initial dose of a statin medication?
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Rationale: The correct answer is D: Serum liver enzymes. Prior to administering a statin medication, the nurse should review serum liver enzymes because statins can potentially cause liver damage. Monitoring liver enzymes helps to detect any pre-existing liver conditions that may contraindicate statin use. A complete blood count (
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A) is not directly related to statin therapy. Serum electrolytes (
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B) and capillary blood glucose (
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C) are not typically affected by statin medications. In summary, reviewing serum liver enzymes is crucial to ensure the safety and efficacy of statin therapy.
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