The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
1. All fruit juices
2. Co Q10 supplements
3. Grapefruit juice
4. Grape juice
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: All fruit juices is incorrect because grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 2: Co Q10 supplements is incorrect because grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 3: Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 4: Grape juice is incorrect because grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Global Rationale: Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin. It is safe for the client to consume other types of fruit juices, including grape juice, and Co Q10 supplements while taking simvastatin.
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