A Patient Who Has Recently Started Taking Pravastatin (Pravachol)and Niacin

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient who has recently started taking pravastatin (Pravachol) and niacin (Nicobid) reports the following symptoms to the nurse.Which is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) Generalized muscle aches and pains
• B) Dizziness when changing positions quickly
• C) Nausea when taking the drugs before eating
• D) Flushing and pruritus after taking the medications

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