A patient is currently on atorvastatin therapy for hyperlipidemia. What assessment finding to raise concern for a possible adverse effect of atorvastatin? 

The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with diabetes and is stabilized with daily insulin injections. The nurse plans to reinforce which one of the following concepts in the discharge teaching plan? 

A patient weighing 174lbs is to receive dobutamine at 3mcg/kg/min. Available is 300mg dobutamine in 500mL D5W. The infusion will be delivered in IV tubing with a drop factor of 40. What is the drip rate for this infusion? 

Which laboratory result is the highest priority to be monitored regularly in patients receiving empagliflozin? 

A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is prescribed atorvastatin. The patient expresses concern about potential side effects. What information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding possible adverse effects of atorvastatin? 

A 60-year-old patient with hypertension is prescribed propranolol. The patient pushes his call light and tells the nurse he is experiencing dizziness and fatigue. What action should the nurse take first? 

hen educating a patient about managing angina, which of the following is most important for the nurse to include? 

A patient has coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes. They report muscle pain, fatigue, and dark urine. The nurse suspects an adverse reaction of which medication? 

A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. What instruction should the nurse provide the patient regarding the timing of spironolactone administration? 

What action should the nurse take when lisinopril is scheduled to be given to a patient with a serum potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L?