Statins Flashcards
1
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Must-Know Side Effects of Statins
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Rhabdomyolysis (leads to kidney damage)
* Muscle pain or weakness
* Malaide
* Increased creatine kinase levels
* Dark urine color
2
Q
Therapeutic Use of Statins
A
antihyperlipidemics
3
Q
Nursing Considerations for Statins
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monitor lipid levels, kidney, function, creatine kinase levels, pregnancy (NO!!!)
4
Q
Avoid on Statins
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Grapefruit Juice
St. John’s Wort
Alcohol
Sun exposure
Pregnancy
5
Q
Must-Know Side Effects of Nitrates
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H’s of Nitrates
* Headache
* Hot, flushed face
* Hypotension
6
Q
Therapeutic Uses of Nitrates
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treatment or prevention of angina or acute coronary syndrome
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