Book Ch. 24

Question 1

statins s/e myopathy is at an increased risk for who

3

Answer 1

older adults
pt with hypothyroid
small frame

Question 2

ezetimibe complications

2

Answer 2

1. hepatitis

2. myopathy

Question 3

bile-acid sequestrants

2

Answer 3

1. colesevelam

2. colestipol

Question 4

statins and pregnancy

Answer 4

cat X

Question 5

antilipemic agents include

5

Answer 5

1. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
2. cholesterol absorption inhibitors
3. bile acid sequestrants
4. fibrates
5. monoclonal antibodies

Question 6

cholesterol absorption inhibitor

1

Answer 6

ezetimibe

Question 7

statin complications

2

Answer 7

1. hepatotoxicity

2. myopathy

Question 8

colesevelam complications

1

Answer 8

1. constipation

Question 9

statins - when to take

Answer 9

best at night when most cholesterol is synthesized

Question 10

fibrates

2

Answer 10

1. gemfibrozil

2. fenofibrate

Question 11

fibrates complications

4

Answer 11

1. GI distress
2. gallstones
3. myopathy
4. hepatotoxic

Question 12

complication is gallstones

Answer 12

fibrates - gemfibrozil, fenofibrate

Question 13

how to monitor for myopathy

Answer 13

creatin kinase levels - monitor

Question 14

ezetimibe therap. uses

1

Answer 14

1. clients who have modified diets can use this med as an adjunct to lower LDL

Question 15

can prograss to rhabdo

Answer 15

statins

Question 16

colesevelam pharm action

Answer 16

decrease ldl

Question 17

statin therap. uses

4

Answer 17

1. primary hyperchloesterolemia
2. prevention of coronary events
3. protect from MI and stroke
4. increase HDL

Question 18

statin pharm action

4

Answer 18

1. lower LDL and VLDL
2. lower triglycerides
3. increase HDL
4. vasodilation

Question 19

ezetimibe pharm action

Answer 19

inhibits reabsorption of cholesterol and absorption of cholesterol from food