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Y2 - Set 7 Flashcards

Antilipidemics

1
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Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of rosuvastatin?

A

increased LFTs & myalgias

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Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for rosuvastatin?

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Alert prescriber if muscle pain or weakness develops

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Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

Crestor (ROSUVASTATIN)

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4
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Which of the following is a common dose of rosuvastatin?

A

10 mg

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Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of lovastatin?

A

myalgias & rhabdomyolysis

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6
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Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

lovastatin

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7
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Which of the following is a common dose of lovastatin?

A

10 mg

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Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for lovastatin?

A

Avoid grapefruit & grapefruit juice

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Which of the following is the common dose of gemfibrozil?

A

600 mg

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10
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Which of the following medications activates lipoprotein lipase and reduces the production of apoprotein C-III?

A

gemfibrozil

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Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for gemfibrozil?

A

This medication may cause muscle injury (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis)

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12
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Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

gemfibrozil

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Which of the following medications increases lipolysis and eliminates triglyceride-rich particles from plasma by activating lipoprotein lipase and reducing production of apoprotein C-III?
Question 3 options:

Fosamax

clobetasol

gabapentin

fenofibrate?

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14
Q

What is the generic name of Tricor?

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fenofibrate

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Which of the following is the common dose of fenofibrate for hypercholesterolemia?

A

160 mg

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Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of fenofibrate?

A

constipation or diarrhea

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17
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Which of the following is a common dose for atorvastatin?

18
Q

Which of the following medications does NOT require a renal dose adjustment?

A

atorvastatin

19
Q

Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for Niaspan?

A

May need to start with low dose and titrate up to avoid adverse effects

20
Q

Which of the following is an available dose of niacin?

21
Q

Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of niacin?

A

flushing & pruritus

22
Q

Which of the following is NOT a common dosage form of Lovaza?

oral capsule liquid filled

oral capsule delayed release

suspension

oral tablet chewable

A

suspension

23
Q

Which of the following is a common dose of Lovaza?

24
Q

Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of Lovaza?

A

diarrhea & indigestion

25
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for Lovaza?
Swallow capsule whole & take with food
26
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for Zetia?
Take with or without food along with statin therapy
27
Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of ezetimibe?
constipation & increased LFTs
28
Which of the following is an available dosage form of ezetimibe?
10 mg
29
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for Zetia?
Take with or without food along with statin therapy
30
Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of Lopid?
Increased LFTs
31
Which of the following is an accurate dosage form of colesevelam?
3.75 g granules for oral suspension
32
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for colesevelam?
Take with a meal (can be taken with HMG-inh (statins))
33
Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of Welchol?
constipation & nausea
34
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for pravastatin?
Do not take if pregnant
35
Which of the following is a common dose of pravastatin?
40 mg
36
Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of pravastatin?
increased LFTs
37
Which of the following is an available dosage form of simvastatin?
oral tablet oral suspension
38
Which of the following is an important patient counseling point for simvastatin?
Alert prescriber if muscle pain or weakness develops
39
Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?
simvastatin
40
Which of the following is a common dose of simvastatin?
20 mg

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