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The nurse is assessing a client who reports taking cholestyramine mixed with diet cola twice per day. What would the nurse assess the client for at this time?

A client taking diltiazem for hypertension has come to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. The nurse will assess the client for which adverse effects?

The nurse cares for a 10-year-old client who has been diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia. What is the most common cause of hypercholesterolemia in pediatric clients?

A client’s hypertension has not responded significantly to first-line therapies, so the primary health care provider has prescribed aliskiren and spironolactone. In addition to blood pressure monitoring, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse explains to a client the action of a hydroxymethylglutaryl–coenzyme A (HMG–CoA) reductase inhibitor. What enzyme does the nurse state this drug inhibits?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking ezetimibe and monitors the client for what common adverse effects?

The nurse administers ambrisentan to the client with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in order to monitor the effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse administers ambrisentan to the client with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in order to monitor the effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse explains to a client the action of a hydroxymethylglutaryl–coenzyme A (HMG–CoA) reductase inhibitor. What enzyme does the nurse state this drug inhibits?

A client has been prescribed losartan for hypertension. What client teaching points should the nurse include about this drug?