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Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Hypercholesterolemia N/A
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Evaluate serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels before
Unknown initiating after 4-6 wk of therapy, and periodically
thereafter. If muscle tenderness develops monitor CPK
levels.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Take medication as directed & do not skip doses, or
double up on missed doses. Avoid drinking more than 1 qt
grapefruit juice during therapy. This medication should be
used in conjunction with diet restrictions, exercise, and
smoking cessation. Photosensitivity (rare).
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Obtain dietary history, ophthalmic exams are med? Evaluate serum cholesterol
recommended before and yearly during Hypersensitivity reaction, muscle and triglyceride level 4-6
therapy. tenderness. weeks after the initiation of
therapy, and periodically
thereafter.