Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The health care provider prescribes the antilipemic lovastatin for a client who has exhibited a consistently elevated serum cholesterol level. In evaluating the clientÔÇÖs treatment regimen, which remark by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the drugÔÇÖs treatment protocol?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Lovastatin risks hepatotoxicity; avoiding alcohol (B) reduces liver strain, indicating understanding. Stopping when cholesterol lowers (A) is incorrect; itÔÇÖs long-term. Diet restrictions persist (C). WBC monitoring (D) is unnecessary.