bile acid resins

Question 1

name

Answer 1

-cholestyramine (prevalie)
-colestipol (colestid)
-colesevelam (welchol)

Question 2

uses

Answer 2

-hyperlipidemia
-gallstone dissolution
-pruritus associated with partial biliary obstruction

Question 3

action

Answer 3

1. bile is made and secreted by liver
2. its then stored in the gallbladder
3. fats and lipids are absorbed in the intestine
4. bile acid resins bind to the bile acid to form an insoluable substance
5. excreted with feces

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-constipation
-increased risk for bleeding
-vitamin A and D deficiencies

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

-increase fluids and fibers
-exercise regularly
-use stool softner