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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...
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
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.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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