Pharm 33 Flashcards
Lipoprotein profile
SATA 4
Total cholesterol
LDL (harmful)
HDL ( protective)
Triglycerides
Cholesterol range & triglycerides range are knows as hyperlipidema & associated with atherosclerosis
Above 240
Above 150
Desirable total cholesterol level
Less than 200
Optimal LDL cholesterol level
Less than 100
High HDL cholesterol
60 and above
Normal triglycerides level
Less than 150
___ is Considered to the a major contributor in the development of heart disease particularly __ & ___
Atherosclerosis
Heart attacks & strokes
Two lipids in our blood
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Saturated fat and cholesterol in foods ___ &__\ levels
Raise total & LDL
Increased weight can make __ levels go ___ & ___ level go ___
LDL - up
HDL - down
Increased physical activity helps to ___ & ___
Lower LDL
Raise HDL
Two activities of statins
Inhibit manufacturing of cholesterol
Promoting breakdown of cholesterol
2 uses for statin drugs
Treatment of hyperlipidemia
Primary prevention of coronary events (including strokes)
Adverse reactions of statins (4)
Headache
Insomnia
Constipation
Nausea
Drugs that cause increased risk of myopathy
SATA (4)
Clarithromycin
Amiodarone
Niacin
Verapamil