Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotonic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: NSAIDS. Niacin causes flushing due to prostaglandin release, which can be mitigated by NSAIDs, as they inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. A: Calcium Channel Blockers, C: Beta Blockers, and D: Fibric Acid Derivatives do not directly address the mechanism of niacin-induced flushing and would not be effective in alleviating this side effect.