A Patient Who Is Prescribed Niacin (Niacor)reports Experiencing Flushing and Hot

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor) reports experiencing flushing and hot flashes.What is your best action?

• A) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
• B) Give the niacin at least 1 hour before meals.
• C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
• D) Administer the ordered NSAID 30 minutes before the niacin.

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