Hyperlipidemia: Nursing Considerations

Question 1

• Assess for pregnancy status, lactation, and active liver disease
• Administer properly depending on drug-timing is different
• Monitor liver enzymes
• Teach good versus bad fats, exercise, importance of lab work, s/s rhabdomyolysis (myalgia) and to report

Answer 1

Statins

Question 2

Used in conjunction with statins or alone.
See statin info — if taken in conjunction

Answer 2

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors