The Nurse Transcribes a New Order for Lovaza on a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse transcribes a new order for Lovaza on a patient in a long-term care facility.When providing education to the patient about this medication,the nurse will include which statement(s) ?(Select all that apply.)

• A) Liver function tests should be completed before initiating therapy.
• B) Lovaza is available in tablet form.
• C) Triglyceride levels should increase with use.
• D) Lovaza should be used with caution if the patient has an allergy to fish.
• E) Lovaza does not cause myositis.

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