A Patient Is Being Started on Nicotinic Acid (Niaspan) to Reduce

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is being started on nicotinic acid (Niaspan) to reduce triglyceride levels. The nurse is providing patient education and should include which adverse effects? (Select all that apply.)

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

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