A client's serum cholesterol level is 268 mg/dl. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. A positive outcome of treatment with the medication is ________ of cholesterol
a. inhibition of hepatic synthesis
b. stimulation of hepatic synthesis
c. an increase in renal excretion
d. an increase in fecal excretion
ANS: A
Lovastatin (Mevacor) should result in inhibition of the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol.
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