MEDizzy - An adult is prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor). The nurse

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An adult is prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor). The nurse should teach the client that while he is taking lovastatin (Mevacor), he must avoid:

ExplanationPersons who are taking lovastatin (Mevacor) should avoid grapefruit juice because it increases the drug level and increases risk of adverse effects. There is no problem with apples, aspirin, or ibuprofen with lovastatin (Mevacor).