A Client Taking Gemfibrozil (Lopid)and Rosuvastatin (Crestor)reports Muscle and Joint

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client taking gemfibrozil (Lopid) and rosuvastatin (Crestor) reports muscle and joint pain.The nurse's response is based on an interpretation that this complaint might indicate which manifestation?

• A)Hepatic injury
• B)Peripheral neuropathy
• C)Myopathy
• D)An inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Arcuate Nucleus

A nucleus located in the hypothalamus that plays a crucial role in appetite regulation and other neuroendocrine functions.

Hypothalamus

This brain section, found below the thalamus, plays a key role in directing the operations of the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland's output, ensuring the regulation of crucial bodily processes including temperature, thirst, hunger, and the balance of bodily systems.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood, emotion, sleep, and appetite.

Hormone

Biological chemicals released by glands that regulate bodily functions and behavior by acting on specific target organs.