Niacin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreases both LDL and triglycerides and is one of the classes...

Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreases both LDL and triglycerides and is one of the classes...

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ATI Pharm CMS Questions and Answers 2023 A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxi...

Pharmacology Practice HESI Exam [NEXT GEN] 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025 PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid hormones (D). A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for niacin (Niaspan). Which client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Expected duration of flushing. Flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is ...

PRN1032 |PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam 2 | 310 Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024 What are vitamins? - ANSWER Non-caloric organic compounds needed in small quantities to assist in such functions as growth, maintenance, and repair. What are two types of vitamins? - ANSWER fat soluble (A, D, E, K) water soluble (Vitamin c, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, folate and vitamin ...

True statements regarding nonpharmacologic therapy to reduce insulin resistance include which of the following? (Mark all that are true.) Decreasing caloric intake will increase insulin sensitivity independent of weight loss Moderate alcohol intake increases insulin resistance Exercise has been shown to enhance insulin action in skeletal muscle A decrease of as little as 5% in body weight can result in a substantial reduction in insulin resistance If there are no contraindications, patien...

Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreases both LDL and triglycerides and is one of the classes...