The nurse is preparing medications for a patient.When is the best time for the nurse to administer lovastatin (Mevacor)?

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Lovastatin should be administered with food to enhance absorption,and in the evening,because this is when the production of cholesterol is at its highest.It is not recommended that lovastatin be taken after food but while eating to enhance absorption.Taking the medication a half hour or an hour before eating would not benefit the patient or enhance absorption.

The Nurse Is Preparing Medications for a Patient