A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed nicotinic acid (Nicobid) as adjunctive therapy for hypercholesterolemia
What will the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Instruct to check blood glucose level frequently for elevations.
2. Teach that this medication may cause the patient to feel warm.
3. Instruct the patient that a flushed face can occur within 2 hours after taking.
4. Teach to not take medication with grapefruit juice.
5. Remind to notify the health care provider with any onset of muscle pain.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: This medication can increase the blood glucose level.
Rationale 2: Feeling warm is an expected response to this medication.
Rationale 3: A flushed face can occur within 2 hours after ingesting this medication.
Rationale 4: This medication does not react with grapefruit juice.
Rationale 5: This medication does not cause muscle pain.
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