A Patient Is Being Started on Nicotinic Acid [Niaspan] to Reduce

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is being started on nicotinic acid [Niaspan] to reduce triglyceride levels. The nurse is providing patient education and should include teaching about which adverse effects?

• A) Facial flushing
• B) Constipation
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Gastric upset
• E) Itching

Comprehend the concept and significance of performance-based assessment in measuring real-life skills and abilities.

Understand the personality differences among cell phone users.

Identify cultural differences between individualism and collectivism.

Comprehend the concept of karma and its impact on personality.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often providing dividends before common shares.

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The ownership interest of shareholders in a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its earnings to shareholders, usually in cash.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing shareholders' ownership.