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Q36. Mr. Lopez, age 58, is taking atorvastatin for high LDL. He develops pneumonia and is prescribed clarithromycin. He reports mild muscle aches. What is the nurse’s best action?          

Q46. The nurse discussed the types of medications used for cholesterol control for the patient in scenario who was then concerned about starting on statins. The nurse created a table to help differentiate between the antilipemic medications available. Identify the type of antilipidemic medication that is used for control of cholesterol and the type of antilipidemic medication that is used for control of triglycerides.  

Q23.  A patient taking gemfibrozil is also prescribed repaglinide for diabetes. What is the LVN’s priority?          

Q15. A nurse assesses a patient with peripheral arterial disease due to atherosclerosis. Which finding is most expected?  

Q5.  A 42-year-old male patient discusses with the nurse the need for exercising, as he had previously indicated that he rarely exercises. The nurse asked questions designed to get him to think about why he does not exercise and what some of his beliefs are about this, as he is obese and just diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse will explain to the patient in the scenario the risk factors that may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome which are: (Select all that apply.)

Q5.  A 42-year-old male patient discusses with the nurse the need for exercising, as he had previously indicated that he rarely exercises. The nurse asked questions designed to get him to think about why he does not exercise and what some of his beliefs are about this, as he is obese and just diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse will explain to the patient in the scenario the risk factors that may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome which are: (Select all that apply.)

Which cholesterol level would the nurse be the most concerned with when conducting an assessment for a male patient suspected of having Metabolic Syndrome?

Q18. Patients with metabolic syndrome need to have their diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia managed.  Match each intervention to the disease process that can be used to manage it. 

Q50.  A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a patient from a different cultural background. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Q50.  A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a patient from a different cultural background. What is the MOST appropriate first step?