When evaluating a client for an end point for therapy with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, the nurse monitors to detect when:
a. serum cholesterol levels drop below 250.
b. serum cholesterol levels drop below 200.
c. transaminase levels rise and remain at 3 times the upper limit of normal.
d. transaminase levels drop to less than one-half of the normal.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is a pathologic cholesterol level that still requires treatment.
B Incorrect: This cholesterol level is still too high, requiring further treatment.
C Correct: This value is consistent with discontinuing HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor therapy.
D Incorrect: This is not an end point for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
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