The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking simvastatin (Zocor) to treat hyperlipidemia. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may have diarrhea as a result of taking this medication."
b. "I may stop taking this medication when my lipid levels are normal."
c. "I will need an annual eye examination while taking this medication."
d. "I will increase my intake of vitamins A, D, and E while taking this medication.
ANS: C
The statins can affect visual acuity, so patients should be counseled to have annual eye examinations for assessment of cataract formation. The bile acid sequestrants, not statins, cause diarrhea. Statin drug therapy is lifelong or until behavioral changes prove equally effective (uncommon). Bile acid sequestrants, not statins, decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
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