Simvastatin 10MG Oral Tablet [Zocor] Generic name and popular Trade name(s) for this drug Drug classification What is this drug typically used for? Describe the pharmacokinetics of the drug: Onset (O) Peak (P) Duration (D) Half-life (1/2) Metabolized where (M) Excreted (E) Major side effect and/or Adverse Reactions of the drug? Nursing Implications (What do you need to assess, know or plan for with this medication?) Patient Education
Simvastatin 10MG Oral Tablet [Zocor] Generic name and popular Trade name(s) for this drug Drug classification What is this drug typically used for? Describe the pharmacokinetics of the drug: Onset (O) Peak (P) Duration (D) Half-life (1/2) Metabolized where (M) Excreted (E) Major side effect and/or Adverse Reactions of the drug? Nursing Implications (What do you need to assess, know or plan for with this medication?) Patient Education
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Simvastatin 10MG Oral Tablet [Zocor]
- Generic name and popular Trade name(s) for this drug
- Drug classification
- What is this drug typically used for?
- Describe the pharmacokinetics of the drug:
- Onset (O)
- Peak (P)
- Duration (D)
- Half-life (1/2)
Metabolized where (M)- Excreted (E)
- Major side effect and/or Adverse Reactions of the drug?
- Nursing Implications (What do you need to assess, know or plan for with this medication?)
- Patient Education (What will you tell the patient and family about this drug? What do you need to teach the patient or family to safely take this medication)
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Simvastatin, is a lipid-lowering medication.
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