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What class is ezetimibe
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
What is the function of ezetimibe?
Lowers LDL and total cholesterol
What are some adverse effects associated with ezetimibe?
Hepatitis, Myopathy, Increase the risk of liver dysfunction and myopathy
w/statins
What class is colsevelam in?
Bile-acid sequestrants
What does a bile-acid sequestrant do?
Lower LDL cholesterol
What is a common adverse side effect of colsevelam?
Constipation
What time of day should statins be taken?
At bedtime because cholesterol is most commonly synthesized at night
What is the role of atorvastatin?
, Lower cholesterol (specifically LDL cholesterol)
What is a majors side effect of atorvastatin? (or statins in general)
Hepatotoxicity
What is the normal range for PTT?
60-100
What labs should be checked regularly with a patient taking atorvastatin?
AST and ALT
What are common signs and symptoms of fluid volume overload?
Cough, shortness of breath, crackles, hypertension, tachycardia, distended
neck veins
What should you assess prior to any blood transfusion on a patient in fluid
volume overload?
Kidney, respiratory, and cardiovascular function
What class is digoxin in?
cardiac glycoside
What are the indications for digoxin?
Second-line treatment for heart failure (can also treat afib)
What should the nurse check prior to giving digoxin?
Check apical pulse for 1 full minute before admin and record. Notify HCP if
<60bpm in adults, <70bpm in children, and <90bpm in infants
What is the therapeutic range for digoxin?
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