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Y2 - Set 7 Flashcards

Antilipidemics

1
Q

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?

A

Alert prescriber if muscle pain or weakness develops

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3
Q

Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

Crestor (ROSUVASTATIN)

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4
Q

Which of the following is a common dose of rosuvastatin?

A

10 mg

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5
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Which of the following is/are adverse effect(s) of lovastatin?

A

myalgias & rhabdomyolysis

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6
Q

Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

lovastatin

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7
Q

Which of the following is a common dose of lovastatin?

A

10 mg

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8
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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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9
Q

Which of the following is the common dose of gemfibrozil?

A

600 mg

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10
Q

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

A

gemfibrozil

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11
Q

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
Q

Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

gemfibrozil

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13
Q

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?

A

fenofibrate

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15
Q

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

A

160 mg

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16
Q

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

A

constipation or diarrhea

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17
Q

Which of the following is a common dose for atorvastatin?

A

80 mg

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?

A

500 mg

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?

A

1000 mg

24
Q

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

A

diarrhea & indigestion

25
Q

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

A

Swallow capsule whole & take with food

26
Q

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

A

Take with or without food along with statin therapy

27
Q

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

A

constipation & increased LFTs

28
Q

Which of the following is an available dosage form of ezetimibe?

A

10 mg

29
Q

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

A

Take with or without food along with statin therapy

30
Q

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

A

Increased LFTs

31
Q

Which of the following is an accurate dosage form of colesevelam?

A

3.75 g granules for oral suspension

32
Q

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

A

Take with a meal (can be taken with HMG-inh (statins))

33
Q

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

A

constipation & nausea

34
Q

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

A

Do not take if pregnant

35
Q

Which of the following is a common dose of pravastatin?

A

40 mg

36
Q

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

A

increased LFTs

37
Q

Which of the following is an available dosage form of simvastatin?

A

oral tablet

oral suspension

38
Q

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

A

Alert prescriber if muscle pain or weakness develops

39
Q

Which of the following medications requires a renal dose adjustment?

A

simvastatin

40
Q

Which of the following is a common dose of simvastatin?

A

20 mg

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