Niacin Is Prescribed for a Patient Who Has Hyperlipidemia

question 4

Multiple Choice

Niacin is prescribed for a patient who has hyperlipidemia. The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?

• A) Renal disease
• B) Cardiac disease
• C) Liver disease
• D) Diabetes mellitus

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