The nurse is confident that the client who chooses to take red rice yeast daily for dyslipidemia has an understanding of its possible side effects when the client: Select all that apply
a. has regular laboratory work to monitor cholesterol levels
b. shows caution by slowly rising from the chair
c. states, "If I start noticing muscle pain, I'll stop taking the pills"
d. schedules regular, yearly glaucoma screenings
e. takes the supplement with breakfast and dinner
ANS: B, C, E
Persons need to know the potential side effects of red yeast rice, similar to those of lovas-tatin, such as muscle pain, kidney damage, heartburn, bloating and gas, dizziness, asthma and that the supplement should be taken with food. Regular cholesterol monitoring will not aid in the identification or management of possible side effects. There is no current research to support the need for regular glaucoma screens as a precaution when taking red rice yeast.
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