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Q21. What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?
Q21. What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?
Q24. Case Study: The answers to questions 24-33 on based on…
Q24. Case Study: The answers to questions 24-33 on based on this case study. Patient Profile:Mr. Jay is a 56-year-old male with newly diagnosed hyperlipidemia. His LDL is 160 mg/dL. The provider prescribes atorvastatin 20 mg. Which baseline labs should the nurse obtain before starting the statin?
Q47. A patient on atorvastatin missed last night’s dose. Wha…
Q47. A patient on atorvastatin missed last night’s dose. What should the nurse advise?
Q11. Atherosclerosis is defined as which of the following?
Q11. Atherosclerosis is defined as which of the following?
Q10. A client with known metabolic syndrome arrives at the…
Q10. A client with known metabolic syndrome arrives at the clinic complaining of:”Chest tightness when walking to the mailbox.” Labs BP: 158/94 LDL: 170 mg/dL Triglycerides: 230 mg/dL HDL: 32 mg/dL Which action should the LVN take first?
Q37. The nurse is preparing to administer niacin for the fir…
Q37. The nurse is preparing to administer niacin for the first time to a patient being treated for dyslipidemia. Before administering this medication, the nurse will assess: (Select all that apply.)
Q36. Mr. Lopez, age 58, is taking atorvastatin for high LDL….
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 c…
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 repagl…
Q23. A patient taking gemfibrozil is also prescribed repaglinide for diabetes. What is the LVN’s priority?