A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving gemfibrozil. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Dependent edema.
Muscle tenderness.
Tremors.
Hyperkalemia.
The Correct Answer is B
Choice A rationale
Dependent edema is not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It is more commonly associated with other conditions such as heart failure.
Choice B rationale
Muscle tenderness is a known adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It can indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which are serious conditions that require medical attention.
Choice C rationale
Tremors are not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. They are more commonly associated with neurological conditions or other medications.
Choice D rationale
Hyperkalemia is not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It is more commonly associated with medications that affect renal function or potassium balance. .
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
A standing prescription is an order that applies to all patients who meet certain criteria and is not specific to a single administration. It is used for routine treatments and does not apply to a one-time pre-transfusion medication.
Choice B rationale
A stat prescription is an urgent order that requires immediate administration, typically within minutes. It is used for emergency situations and does not apply to a pre-transfusion medication given one hour before the procedure.
Choice C rationale
A single prescription is a one-time order for a specific medication to be given at a specific time. In this case, diphenhydramine 50 mg by mouth once, one hour prior to transfusion, fits the definition of a single prescription.
Choice D rationale
A PRN (pro re nata) prescription is an order for medication to be given as needed based on the patient’s condition. It is not applicable to a scheduled pre-transfusion medication.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Statins, including simvastatin, can cause liver damage, which is indicated by elevated liver enzymes such as ALT2.
Choice B rationale
Elevated troponin T is not typically associated with simvastatin therapy. Troponin T is a marker for cardiac muscle damage, not a common adverse effect of statins.
Choice C rationale
Elevated WBC count is not a known adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. An elevated WBC count usually indicates an infection or inflammation.
Choice D rationale
Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not associated with simvastatin therapy. TSH levels are related to thyroid function, not the effects of statins.