The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). To maintain safety for this client relative to potential effects of this drug, the nurse should monitor which laboratory test?
1. Serum glucose
2. Serum transaminases
3. Neutrophil count
4. Serum potassium level
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Glucose metabolism is not affected by cholestyramine (Questran).
Rationale 2: Unlike statin drugs, bile acid sequestrants do not carry a risk of hepatic injury.
Rationale 3: Cholestyramine (Questran) does not affect neutrophil production.
Rationale 4: Potassium is not affected by cholestyramine (Questran).
Global Rationale: Unlike statin drugs, bile acid sequestrants do not carry a risk of hepatic injury. Glucose metabolism is not affected by cholestyramine (Questran). Cholestyramine (Questran) does not affect neutrophil production. Potassium is not affected by cholestyramine (Questran).
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