Fibric acid - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

A 25 year old patient has aortic stenosis (AS). The etiology of his AS is probably: a. congenital b. rheumatic c. acquired clacific d. unknown - a. congenital A 28 year old has a grade 3 murmur. Which characteristic indicates a need for a referral a. a fixed split b. an increase in splitting with aspiration c. a split S2 with inspiration d. changes in intensity with position change - a. a fixed split A 40 year old african american patient has blood pressure readings of 175/100 and 170/...

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...

Which statement by a patient should alert you to a serious issue related to the patient's use of Atorvastatin? A) "I've been feeling really down lately." B) "My urine has been a lot darker than usual." C) "I've been having issues with blurry vision lately" D) "My heart feels like it beats really fast sometimes." Answer: B. Rhabdomylosis is a rare but serious side effect of statin medications. Reference: Chapter 39 An 66 year old male has been taking Simvastatin for three ...

NSG 124 Cardiac Drugs Step Four: What drugs are given for each condition?What drugs are given for CAD? lipid lower drugs: simvastatin - watch liver, lower LDL niacin - low LDL, high HDL, low Tri gemfibrozol (fibric acid derivative) - does nothing to LDL cholesterol absorption inhibitors (exetimibe) - absorption antiplatelet therapy: aspirin clopidogrel naturals what drugs for HPT? ACE inhibitors Beta Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers

Combining a fibric acid derivative such as gemfibrozil with what other drug is not recommended? - Answer-Reductase inhibitors due to an increased risk for rhabdomyolysis and hepatotoxicity Why shouldn't fibric acid derivatives and reductase inhibitors be combined? - Answer-Increased risk for rhabdomyolysis and hepatotoxicity When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? - Answer-CAD risk level When starting a ...

NSG 124 Cardiac Drugs Step Four: What drugs are given for each condition?What drugs are given for CAD? lipid lower drugs: simvastatin - watch liver, lower LDL niacin - low LDL, high HDL, low Tri gemfibrozol (fibric acid derivative) - does nothing to LDL cholesterol absorption inhibitors (exetimibe) - absorption antiplatelet therapy: aspirin clopidogrel naturals what drugs for HPT? ACE inhibitors Beta Blockers

Which statement by a patient should alert you to a serious issue related to the patient's use of Atorvastatin? A) "I've been feeling really down lately." B) "My urine has been a lot darker than usual." C) "I've been having issues with blurry vision lately" D) "My heart feels like it beats really fast sometimes." Answer: B. Rhabdomylosis is a rare but serious side effect of statin medications. Reference: Chapter 39 An 66 year old male has been taking Simvastatin for three years. The N...

Drugs for Hyperlipidemia - CORRECT ANSWER-HMG CoA reductase inhibitors Fibrates Bile Acid Sequestrants Niacin Zetia HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER-"Statins" block synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Decreases LDL by 25-65%. HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors ADR - CORRECT ANSWER-dizziness, diarrhea, and HA HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER-Pregnancy X Fibrates- fibric and derivatives - CORRECT ANSWER-Inhibition of cholesterol synthesi...