A patient begins taking nicotinic acid (Niacin) and reports dizziness and flushing of the skin. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Contact the provider to discuss decreasing the dose.
b. Counsel the patient to increase fluid intake.
c. Request an order for renal function tests.
d. Schedule the medication to be taken with meals.
ANS: A
Flushing of the skin and dizziness are common side effects of nicotinic acid, but with careful drug titration and concomitant use of aspirin, these effects can be minimized. Increasing fluid intake or taking with food does not alter these adverse effects. Nicotinic acid can affect liver enzymes not renal function.
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