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Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3) (pg 447) Questions and Answers Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3) Pharmacological Class: Water Soluble vitamins Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3) Therapeutic Class: Antilipemic Drug (lipid lowering agent) Pregnancy Category C Previous Pl...

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Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3) (pg
447) Questions and Answers
Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Pharmacological Class: - answer Water Soluble vitamins

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Therapeutic Class: - answer Antilipemic Drug (lipid lowering agent)
Pregnancy Category C

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Actions/Uses: - answer used to decrease LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Is
used for clients at risk for pancreatitis and elevated triglyceride levels. Also for
tx/prevention of niacin deficiency (pellagra). Lowers LDL and TGs (triglycerides) Large
doses inhibit release of FFAs (free fatty acids) from adipose

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Interactions: - answer Statins - increase risk for myopathy

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Contraindications: - answer HTN, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), liver disease, active
bleeding, gout

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Administration Considerations: - answer Given PO. Take aspirin or NSAID 30 min,
before each dose to reduce side effects such as flushing. NEED LARGE DOSES to
achieve lipid-lowering effects (i.e. won't be achieve by OTC supplements)

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Side/Adverse Effects: - answer GI distress, facial flushing, puritis, rash, temporary
tingling of hands and feet, hepatotoxicity, hyperuricemia

Niacin (nicotinic Acid, vitamin B3)
Nursing Considerations: - answer Monitor blood glucose, obtain baseline liver
function tests, monitor liver and kidney function, BUN, creatinine, I&O

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