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NPRO1000 Final cholestyramine (Bile Acid Sequestrant) and atorvastatin (HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor) Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update

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A client who has been taking a statin has seen an improvement in his cholesterol laboratory values; however, the low-density lipoprotein remains elevated. What medication will be added to the medical regime?  cholestyramine Cholestyramine is administered to clients to reduce LDL cholestero...

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NPRO1000 Final cholestyramine (Bile
Acid Sequestrant) and atorvastatin
(HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor)
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
A client who has been taking a statin has seen an improvement in his cholesterol laboratory

values; however, the low-density lipoprotein remains elevated. What medication will be

added to the medical regime?

 cholestyramine

Cholestyramine is administered to clients to reduce LDL cholesterol in clients who are

 already taking a statin drug.

When describing the action of atorvastatin- Lipitor- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, which

would the nurse include?

 Blocking the enzyme that is involved in cholesterol synthesis

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, such as atorvastatin, block the enzyme involved in cholesterol

synthesis.

 Bile acid sequestrants block bile acids to form insoluble complexes for

excretion in the feces.

A male client takes cholesterol absorption inhibitors as a monotherapy without statins. He

develops mild hepatic insufficiency. What would the nurse expect the health care provider to

do?

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 Decrease the dosage of his medication

What might a client report of during treatment with an atorvastatin - Lipitor- HMG CoA

Reductase Inhibitor? (Select all that apply.)

 Headache

Insomnia

Constipation

Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Adverse effects of statins include

 headache, dizziness, insomnia, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramping,

constipation, and nausea.

Which single class drug is known to be most effective in reducing the major types of

dyslipidemia?

 statins

A nurse is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of hyperlipidemia and the consequent

need for antihyperlipidemics. Treatment of high cholesterol using statins would be

contraindicated in which client?

 An obese male client who is a heavy alcohol user and who has cirrhosis of

the liver

Active liver disease is a contraindication to the use of

 statins.

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