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Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

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Question 1 of 5

A client is receiving atorvastatin. The nurse would be alert to client complaints of which of the following?

A. Headache

B. Sedation

C. Insomnia

D. Diarrhea

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Question 2 of 5

A client is receiving pravastatin. The nurse understands that which of the following should be avoided with this client to prevent the risk of myopathy?

A. Quinapril (Accupril)

B. Niacin (Niaspan)

C. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

D. Albuterol (Proventil)

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse is explaining how statin drugs help lower cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. Which of the following would the nurse include in the explanation?

A. Decreased absorption of cholesterol from the GI tract

B. Promotion of cholesterol breakdown

C. Formation of a substance that is excreted in the feces

D. Decreased breakdown of fat to cholesterol

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse discusses the benefit of adding a statin drug to a client's medication regimen based on the understanding that this group of drugs can reduce the risk of death from which of the following?

A. Stroke

B. Transient ischemic attack

C. Kidney disease

D. Hepatic disease

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed statin therapy. The nurse understands that this class of drugs is contraindicated in clients with which of the following conditions?

A. Kidney disease

B. Pregnancy

C. Serious hepatic disease

D. Carcinoma of the breast

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