The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia). Which teaching by the nurse regarding this medication is the most appropriate?
1. It works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol.
2. It causes rhabdomyolysis.
3. It increases LDL levels.
4. It increases triglyceride levels.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: "It works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol" is the function of ezetimibe.
Rationale 2: "It causes rhabdomyolysis" is incorrect because ezetimibe works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Rationale 3: It increases LDL levels is incorrect because ezetimibe works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Rationale 4: It increases triglyceride levels is incorrect because ezetimibe works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Global Rationale: It works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol is the function of ezetimibe. The other options are not teaching points for this medication.
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