List #8- Diabetes and Cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
omega-3 fatty acids (brand)
A
Lovaza
2
Q
omega-3 fatty acids (strength)
A
1g
3
Q
omega-3 fatty acids (frequency)
A
4g once daily
2g twice daily
4
Q
omega-3 fatty acids (use)
A
- hypertriglyceridemia
- dietary supplement
5
Q
omega-3 fatty acids (counseling)
A
- burping and taste disturbances
- swallow whole; do not open
- refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
6
Q
fenofibrate (brand)
A
- Trilipix
- Tricor
7
Q
fenofibrate (strengths)
A
45mg
48mg
138mg
145mg
8
Q
fenofibrate (frequency)
A
daily
9
Q
fenofibrate (use)
A
hypertriglyceridemia
10
Q
fenofibrate (counseling)
A
- Increased liver enzymes
- discontinue if gallstones form
- photosensitivity
11
Q
atorvastatin (brand)
A
lipitor
12
Q
atorvastatin (strength)
A
10mg
20mg
40mg
80mg
13
Q
atorvastatin (frequency)
A
daily
14
Q
atorvastatin (use)
A
- hyperlipidemia
- reduce LDL cholesterol
- reduce triglycerides
- increase HDL cholesterol - cardiovascular disease prevention
15
Q
atorvastatin (counseling)
A
- increased liver enzymes
- report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine – rhabdomyolysis
- avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- contraindicated in pregnancy
- diarrhea
16
Q
rosuvastatin (brand)
A
crestor
17
Q
rosuvastatin (strength)
A
5mg
10mg
20mg
40mg
18
Q
rosuvastatin (frequency)
A
daily
19
Q
rosuvastatin (use)
A
- hyperlipidemia
- Reduce LDL cholesterol
- Reduce triglycerides
- Increase HDL cholesterol
- cardiovascular disease prevention
20
Q
rosuvastatin (counseling)
A
- increased liver enzymes
- report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine – rhabdomyolysis
- avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
- contraindicated in pregnancy
- diarrhea