Cholesterol Medications Flashcards
1
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Generic names
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“Statins”: lovastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin
2
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Indications:
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Management of hypercholesteremia, decreased risk of angina, prevention of coronary artery disease, decrease cholesterol, slows atherosclerosis
3
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How does it work?
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HMG-CoA enzyme inhibition, preventing the synthesis of cholesterol, lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises HDL slightly
4
Q
SE
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Rhabdo, hypersensitivity, hepatitis, abdomen cramps, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, myopathy, arthralgia
5
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Nursing interventions
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Obtain dietary history, assess liver enzymes (ALT, AST), watch for muscle tenderness, watch CK levels, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels
6
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What does CK levels evaluate?
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- Measures concentration of the enzyme creatine kinase, -Indicative of muscle damage/injury–>heart muscle damage, rhabdomyolysis
7
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Teaching patients
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Limit grapefruit. Report muscle tenderness
