When providing patient teaching to a patient beginning therapy with a beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor,
the nurse will explain the need for regular monitoring of what laboratory studies? (Select all that apply.)
A) Renal function tests
B) Liver function tests
C) Lipid panel
D) Hemoccult of stool
E) Albumin level
A, B, C
Feedback:
It is important to monitor renal and liver function to identify early signs of toxicity or rhabdomyolysis. Monitoring lipid levels contributes to evaluation of the effectiveness of drug therapy. Hemoccult of stool would be more important with bile acid sequestrants that are associated with GI irritation. Altered albumin levels are not associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
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