Patient demonstrates adequate knowledge about disease process and the need for lifelong treatment with drug therapy. • Patient states the rationale for antilipemic drug therapy (decrease in lipid...

Patient demonstrates adequate knowledge about disease process and the need for lifelong treatment with drug therapy. • Patient states the rationale for antilipemic drug therapy (decrease in lipid levels). • Patient states the importance of taking the medication exactly as prescribed. • Patient states the various adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset, changes in liver function tests, and belching, as related to the specific drug prescribed.