Which of the following statins carries a significantly high risk of causing muscle impairment?

A. Simvastatin
B. Rosuvastatin
C. Atorvastatin
D. Cerivastatin


Answer: D

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When assessing patients in the preoperative area, the nurse knows that which patient is at a higher risk for an altered response to anesthesia?

a. The 21-year-old patient who has never had surgery before b. The 35-year-old patient who stopped smoking 8 years ago c. The 40-year-old patient who is to have a kidney stone removed d. The 82-year-old patient who is to have gallbladder removal

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An adult client is prescribed lisinopril therapy for hypertension. Why is it important to rule out pregnancy prior to starting this medication?

1. Lisinopril is pregnancy category C and D. 2. Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia in pregnant women. 3. Lisinopril is pregnancy category B. 4. Lisinopril can cause hypotension in late pregnancy.

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Symptoms of schizophrenia are thought to be associated with which receptor sites?

1. Dopamine type 2 2. Adrenergic 3. Beta 2 4. Cholinergic

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