The nurse is providing discharge teaching about the use of antihyperlipidemics. The patient must understand that timing is very important. The nurse tells the patient that other medications should be taken at which time?
a. 30 minutes before taking the antihyperlipidemic
b. 1 hour after taking the antihyperlipidemic
c. Any time before taking the antihyperlipidemic
d. 4 to 6 hours after taking the antihyperlipidemic
ANS: D
The patient should take any other medication 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking antihyperlipidemics, because these medications are like glue and will delay the absorption of other drugs if taken at the same time.
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