ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 1 II
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleElevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels can indicate liver damage, which is a known adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Normal ALT range: 7-56 U/L.Choice B rationaleElevated troponin T is a marker for myocardial injury, not typically associated with simvastatin therapy, which primarily affects liver enzymes and lipid levels.Choice C rationaleElevated WBC count is not a known adverse effect of simvastatin, as this medication does not typically impact white blood cell production or function.Choice D rationaleElevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels indicate thyroid dysfunction, which is not a common adverse effect of simvastatin therapy, as the drug targets lipid metabolism rather than thyroid function. .
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