A client is receiving pravastatin. The nurse understands that which of the following should be avoided with this client to prevent the risk of myopathy? Select all that apply
A) Quinapril (Accupril)
B) Niacin (Niaspan)
C) Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
D) Albuterol (Proventil
E) Verapamil (Calan)
Ans: B, C, E
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Niacin, clarithromycin, and verapamil when coadministered to a client taking a statin, like pravastatin, can result in increased myopathy.
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