Fibric acid - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are lipoproteins? - Answer--consist of various amounts of cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids along with a protein carrier -classified according to their size, weight or density -not soluble in plasma, they must be specifically packaged for transport through the blood What is the main function of LDL? - Answer-transport cholesterol from liver to tissues What is the main function of HDL? - Answer-transport surplus cholesterol from tissues back to liver Where does cholesterol ...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Atherosclerosis pathology - Narrowing (stenosis) of lumen, obstruction by thrombosis, aneurysm, ulceration, and rupture - cells die due to lack of blood flow - vulnerable where arteries bifurcate/branch - males have more below-the-knee pathology QUESTION Fatty streaks (atherosclerotic lesions) Answer: Yellow & smooth; composed...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Atherosclerosis pathology - Narrowing (stenosis) of lumen, obstruction by thrombosis, aneurysm, ulceration, and rupture - cells die due to lack of blood flow - vulnerable where arteries bifurcate/branch - males have more below-the-knee pathology QUESTION Fatty streaks (atherosclerotic lesions) Answer: Yellow & smooth; composed...

What type of lipid is used to build cell membranes? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids correct answers c. Phospholipids What type of lipid is used to provide the body with energy? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids correct answers a. Triglycerides What type of lipid is used to produce some hormones? a. Triglycerides b. Steroids c. Phospholipids correct answers b. Steroids Interpreting a lipid profile, what value represents cholesterol? a. HDL b....

the prescription monitoring program is a statewide online platform for Healthcare professionals to review a patients antibiotic use history? Ans: false to maintain prescriptive authority how many customers are required Ans: 6 hours not associated with prescription writing errors Ans: prescribing different antibiotic doses for all 5 children in a family Pharmacodynamics Ans: refers to an individual bodies therapeutic response to a drug physical barriers Ans: sucralafate for peptic ulce...

A 16-year old male is in the office with an injured ankle. The Medical Assistant knows that a common disorder that involves overstretching of the ligament is: sprain tendonitis atrophy strain - sprain A 25-year-old man has come to the emergency room after a skiing accident. He has suffered a comminuted fracture. You know that this means that The break has more than three fragments. The break occurs across the bone. The break occurs at an angle across the bone. One side of the bone i...

NR 508 Week 3 Practice Test Questions With Answers The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is: 1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL 2. To reduce atherogenesis 3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins 4. All of the above - ANSWER- 2. To reduce atherogenesis When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? 1. Total LDL 2. Fasting HDL 3. Coronary artery disease risk level 4. Fasting total chol...

PTCB EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST WITH RATIONALE Multiple choice What is the route of administration for a prescription with the following directions: "i supp pr q 6 hr prn"? A. Orally B. Rectally C. Urethrally D. Vaginall {{Correct Ans- B. Rectally Rationale: "pr" means per rectum. What is the meaning of PDA? A. Personal digital aid B. Personal digital assistant C. Physician digital assistant D. Pharmaceutical data assistant {{Correct Ans- B. Personal dig...

NR 293 Exam Questions Complete with A+ Graded Answers 2024/25 Transdermal Scopolamine administration Anti-nausea patch placed behind ear at least 4 hours prior and worn for 3 days max Adrenergic Agonists Drugs that stimulate and mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight); increase BP, HR, dilates airways, increases pupil size Corticosteroids averse effects Hyperglycemia, thinning of the skin, increased risk of infection, edema, HTN, osteoporosis Ond...

Cholestyramine - statin Action: reduces LDL binds with bile salt in intestines --> bile acids + cholesterols are eliminated in feces adverse effects: constipation, bloating, belching, esophageal irritation & obstruction Fibric Acid Derivatives - gemfibrozil use: reduces VLDL & triglycerides action: inhibits breakdown of stored fats, uptake of fatty acids, triglyceride production adverse effects: N/V, cholelithiasis, inc INR w/ warfarin, GI comp Nicotinic Acid - niacin use: reduces VL...