A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed statin therapy. The nurse understands that this class of drugs is contraindicated in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Kidney disease
B) Pregnancy
C) Serious hepatic disease
D) Carcinoma of the breast
E) Lactation
Ans: B, C, E
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Statin drugs are contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the drugs or serious liver disease and during pregnancy (category X) and lactation.
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