which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother

Anurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. report to the clinic for quarterly monitoring of kidney function while taking this medication. b. mix with applesauce after crushing if the medication is difficult to swallow. c. avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication. d. take the medication with the evening meal.

Anurse is assessing for allergies for a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine. which of the following allergies should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this vaccine? a. peanuts b. eggs c. shellfish d. milk

Mr. wayne is a 38-year-old man with a significant history of elevated cholesterol levels. his father died at age 42 from a massive heart attack secondary to elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and two of his older siblings are currently taking medications to lower their cholesterol levels. mr. wayne makes an appointment to discuss his risk for hypercholesterolemia. the nurse recognizes that mr. wayne is at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia because this is an autoomal dominant inherited condition. a. describe the pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance. b. mr. wayne asks what chance his children have of developing familial hypercholesterolemia. how should the nurse respond? c. explain the phenomenon of penetrance observed in autosomal dominant inheritance.