A client with hypercholesterolemia is prescribed lovastatin. When instructing the client how to take the drug, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Taking the drug with his evening meal
B) Combining the drug with the artificial sweetener aspartame
C) Mixing the drug with highly fluid soups or pulpy fruits
D) Taking the drug with grapefruit juice
Ans: A
Feedback:
For the self-administration of lovastatin, the nurse should suggest the client take the drug with his evening meal. Cholestyramine powder is mixed with highly fluid soups or pulpy fruits. Cholestyramine is available combined with the artificial sweetener aspartame. The client should not drink grapefruit juice when taking lovastatin.
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