While Providing Care to a 68-Year-Old Man Taking Lopid (Gemfibrozil)

question 187

Multiple Choice

While providing care to a 68-year-old man taking Lopid (gemfibrozil) , the nurse recognizes that which of the following assessments indicates the medication and treatment plan are effective?

• A) The patient has lost 4 pounds this month.
• B) The patient's HDL drops from 55 mg/dL to 49 mg/dL.
• C) The patient's cholesterol drops from 265 mg/dL to 238 mg/dL.
• D) The patient's LDL is 175 mg/dL.

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