NUR 426 Dyslipidemia and Shock Prepu Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 426
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NUR 426
A nurse is providing care to a client who has elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A review of the client's history reveals a sedentary lifestyle and a history of being overweight. The nurse understands that this combination of factors places the client at risk for which condition? hea...
NUR 426 Dyslipidemia and Shock Prepu
Questions and Correct Answers
A nurse is providing care to a client who has elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein
(LDL). A review of the client's history reveals a sedentary lifestyle and a history of being
overweight. The nurse understands that this combination of factors places the client at
risk for which condition? ✅heart disease
The nurse is teaching a 45-year-old client about ways to lower cholesterol level. What
effects of exercise does the nurse describe? ✅Increases high-density lipoproteins
(HDLs) and decreases low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
A patient with hyperlipidemia is prescribed ezetimibe. Which ongoing assessment
should the nurse perform during treatment? ✅Frequently monitor blood cholesterol.
As part of a routine physical examination, a 60-year-old client's primary care provider
has ordered blood work that includes cholesterol levels. What result would strongly
suggest the need for an antihyperlipidemic drug? ✅Elevated LDL levels
The client is diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and prescribed lovastatin. Which is the most
common adverse effects of lovastatin? ✅headache and flatulence.
The pharmacology instructor is discussing medications used in the treatment of
dyslipidemia. Which drug class would the instructor identify as the most widely used
dyslipidemia drugs? ✅HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
The client receives a prescription for niacin. The nurse is providing education about the
medication and possible adverse effects. Which adverse affect would the nurse
include? ✅"Some people get very flushed skin when they take this medication."
A client with hyperlipidemia has been taking atorvastatin for several months. How can
the therapeutic effect of the medication be best determined? ✅Reviewing the client's
laboratory blood work results
What factor determines the "preferred" density of the cholesterol? ✅higher amount of
protein
What should the nurse teach an older adult client about the potential adverse effects of
atorvastatin? ✅"The most common side effects of atorvastatin involve some mild
gastrointestinal upset."
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