The nurse is reviewing the adverse effects associated with statins with a patient who has recently been started on this classification of medication to reduce blood cholesterol levels
The nurse knows the patient has understood the teaching when the patient states that serious adverse effects associated with statins include
1. headache.
2. abdominal pain.
3. myopathy.
4. muscle or joint pain.
5. rhabdomyolysis.
Correct Answer: 3,5
Rationale 1: A headache is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 2: Abdominal pain is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 3: Severe myopathy is a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 4: Muscle or joint pain is an example of a minor adverse effect associated with statins.
Rationale 5: Rhabdomyolysis is an example of a rare but serious adverse effect associated with statins.
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