Statin

Question 1

Atorvastatin trade name

Answer 1

lipitor

Question 2

atorvastatin drug classification

Answer 2

antilipidemic, statin

Question 3

atoravastatin expected effect

Answer 3

inhibit HMG- CoA enzyme to reduce cholesterol synthesis. High doses lead to plaque regression

Question 4

atoravastatin why use

Answer 4

hypercholesterolemia
dysbetalipoproteinemia
^ triglyceride levels
- prevention CVD by reducing heart risk in those with ^ cholesterol

Question 5

atoravastatin route of admin

Answer 5

PO

Question 6

atoravastatin dosages

Answer 6

10-80mg/day

Question 7

atoravastatin adverse effects

Answer 7

liver dysfunction
pancreatitis
rhabdomyolysis

Question 8

atoravastatin nursing implications

Answer 8

hypercholesterolemia (diet, triglyceride levels)
hepatic studies
renal studies
bowel status (constipation)
rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain, CPK)
evaluate: decrease LDL, cholesteril, CAD, triglycerides, ^ HDL
teach: bloodwork, stop smoking, diet, exercise, eye exam, photosensitivity
NOT TO TAKE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING, NO ALCOHOL

Question 9

rosuvastain trade name

Answer 9

crestor

Question 10

rosuvastatin drug classification

Answer 10

statin

Question 11

rosuvastatin expected effect

Answer 11

inhibit HMG- CoA reductase enzyme which reduces cholesterol synthesis

Question 12

rosuvastatin route of admin

Answer 12

PO

Question 13

rosuvastatin why use

Answer 13

• hypercholesterolemia
• CVD
• MI, stroke
• slow progression atherosclerosis
• ^ triglyceride levels

Question 14

rosuvastatin dosages

Answer 14

MI/ stroke: 5-20mg
atherosclerosis: 20mg/day
hypercholesterolemia (family): 20mg/day max 40
hypercholesterolemia: 5-40mg, initial dose 10mg/day

Question 15

rosuvastatin adverse effects

Answer 15

insomnia, confusion, liver failure, vomit, heart burn, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, rhabmyolysis

Question 16

rosuvastatin nursing implications

Answer 16

rhabdomyolysis: muscle pain, tender, CPK

- do not take if pregnant/ breast feeding