Bsmcon pathopharm i - 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 ...

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 ...

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...

What are clinical considerations for bile acid sequestrants/resins? - ANSWER -take before meals -take other medications 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking bile sequestrants (will block absorption) -increase bulk and fluid in diet for constipation prevention -mix with 60 mL- 180 mL of water, juices, or pulpy fruits -drink IMMEDIATELY to avoid GI irritation