NPRO1000 Final Cholestyramine (Bile
Acid Sequestrant) And Atorvastatin
(HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor) Study
Set Exam
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? - Answer cholestyramine
Cholestyramine is administered to clients to reduce LDL cholesterol in clients who are -
Answer already taking a statin drug.
When describing the action of atorvastatin- Lipitor- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor,
which would the nurse include? - Answer Blocking the enzyme that is involved in
cholesterol synthesis
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, such as atorvastatin, block the enzyme involved in
cholesterol synthesis. - Answer 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? - Answer 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.) - Answer Headache
Insomnia
Constipation
Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Adverse effects of statins include -
Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer An obese male client who is a heavy
alcohol user and who has cirrhosis of the liver
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