The nurse is caring for a patient taking ezetimibe (Zetia) and monitors the patient for what common adverse effects?
A) Bloating and flank pain
B) Neuropathy and flatulence
C) Mild abdominal pain and diarrhea
D) Constipation and flank pain
C
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The most common adverse effects of ezetimibe are mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. Bloating and flatulence are associated with bile acid sequestrants and the fibrates. Constipation is usually associated with bile acid sequestrants. Neuropathy and flank pain are usually not associated with lipid-lowering agents.
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