Question 1

The nurse is providing teaching to a client who has been placed on oral cholestyramine for management of a lipid disorder.Which statement by this client indicates the need for further teaching about this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should take my warfarin at least 1 hour before I take my cholestyramine."
B)  "Before I take this medicine,I should mix it in 2 ounces of water,then add another 2-4 ounces before I swallow it."
C)  "I should stop taking a daily multivitamin pill."
D)  "I should keep all appointments for monitoring my warfarin therapy,since I might need to decrease the dose of this drug."E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results.Which finding is of most concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL cholesterol 62 mg/dL
B)  Triglycerides 349 mg/dL
C)  LDL cholesterol 92 mg/dL
D)  Total cholesterol 202 mg/dLE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving drug therapy for a lipid disorder.What outcomes depict that the client is experiencing the therapeutic effects of the medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowered total cholesterol
B)  Lowered LDL
C)  Increased HDL
D)  Elevated liver enzymes
E)  Decreased BUN and creatinineF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed medication to manage HDL cholesterol.Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been understood?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Treatment of HDL cholesterol will also decrease my LDL cholesterol level."
B)  "Treatment of HDL cholesterol will also raise my LDL cholesterol level."
C)  "If I can increase my HDL level,I will be less likely to have a heart attack."
D)  "If I can decrease my HDL level,I will be less likely to have a heart attack."E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The nurse planning care for a client newly diagnosed with elevated serum cholesterol,triglycerides,and LDL initiates a dietary consult for which reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  This particular pattern of dyslipidemia is not amenable to pharmacological agents.
B)  Nonpharmacologic approaches to dyslipidemia should be initiated before pharmacologic agents are prescribed.
C)  These levels are sufficiently high that pharmacologic intervention alone is unlikely to be successful.
D)  Dietary modifications can be useful for lipid disorders,but only as an adjunct intervention after pharmacologic therapy for clients has been initiated.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which statement indicates that a client understands teaching about avorstatin (Lipitor) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should always take this drug on an empty stomach."
B)  "I should stop taking this drug if I decide to try to become pregnant."
C)  "I might have to increase my dose of digoxin."
D)  "I should take this drug with breakfast."E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which statement indicates that a client has understood instructions about cholestyramine?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will take this drug when I wake up in the morning."
B)  "I should take this drug at least 1 hour before taking any other drugs."
C)  "I will drink plenty of fluids while I am taking this drug."
D)  "I should report to my doctor any increase in swelling of my ankles."E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about HMG-CoA Reductase medications.The nurse knows the students understood the lesson when they state which drugs as examples of this classification? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipitor
B)  Lescol
C)  Questran
D)  Mevacor
E)  WelCholF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease.When examining the results of laboratory tests,the nurse notes that which findings are consistent with this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased total serum cholesterol and LDL,and elevated HDL
B)  Elevated total serum cholesterol,LDL,and HDL
C)  Elevated total serum cholesterol and LDL,and decreased HDL
D)  Decreased total serum cholesterol,LDL,and HDLE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The nurse is caring for a client taking both gemfibrozil (Lopid) and warfarin (Coumadin) .To maintain safety relative to the interaction of these drugs,the nurse should monitor the client closely for which clinical manifestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myolysis
B)  Clot formation
C)  Bleeding
D)  HyperlipidemiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 29: Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia

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The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results.Which finding is of most concern?

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease.When examining the results of laboratory tests,the nurse notes that which findings are consistent with this diagnosis?

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The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed medication to manage HDL cholesterol.Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been understood?

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The nurse is providing teaching to a client who has been placed on oral cholestyramine for management of a lipid disorder.Which statement by this client indicates the need for further teaching about this drug?

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Which statement indicates that a client understands teaching about avorstatin (Lipitor) ?

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The nurse planning care for a client newly diagnosed with elevated serum cholesterol,triglycerides,and LDL initiates a dietary consult for which reason?

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Which statement indicates that a client has understood instructions about cholestyramine?

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The nurse is caring for a client taking both gemfibrozil (Lopid) and warfarin (Coumadin) .To maintain safety relative to the interaction of these drugs,the nurse should monitor the client closely for which clinical manifestation?

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The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results.Which finding is of most concern?

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease.When examining the results of laboratory tests,the nurse notes that which findings are consistent with this diagnosis?

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The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed medication to manage HDL cholesterol.Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been understood?

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The nurse is providing teaching to a client who has been placed on oral cholestyramine for management of a lipid disorder.Which statement by this client indicates the need for further teaching about this drug?

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Which statement indicates that a client understands teaching about avorstatin (Lipitor) ?

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The nurse planning care for a client newly diagnosed with elevated serum cholesterol,triglycerides,and LDL initiates a dietary consult for which reason?

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Which statement indicates that a client has understood instructions about cholestyramine?

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