A client who is prescribed niacin comes to the clinic complaining of significant skin flushing and itching. The client states, "It's really uncomfortable, so much so that I almost stopped taking the drug."
The nurse informs the primary health care provider. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate that the primary health care provider may recommend?
A) Prednisone
B) Aspirin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Hydrocortisone
Ans: B
Feedback:
Aspirin may be recommended before taking niacin preparations to reduce adverse reactions when niacin causes skin reactions that are severe or cause extreme discomfort.
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