This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A seasoned nurse is reviewing the different classifications of medications that are used to decrease ... (Read 36 times)

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
A seasoned nurse is reviewing the different classifications of medications that are used to decrease blood cholesterol levels with a new nurse on a medical-surgical unit.
 
  The seasoned nurse knows the new nurse has comprehended the information when she cites these medications as fibric acid agents.
  1. Atromid-S
  2. Zetia
  3. Lopid
  4. Colestid
  5. Zocor

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient regarding therapeutic lifestyle changes that can be implemented to control cholesterol levels in the blood. The nurse knows the patient has understood the teaching when the patient states,
 
  1. I will maintain an optimal weight.
  2. I will implement a medically supervised exercise plan.
  3. I will increase saturated fat in my diet.
  4. I will increase insoluble fiber in my diet.
  5. I will eliminate tobacco use.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mohan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Atromid-S is a fibric acid agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 2: Zetia is an unclassified agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: Lopid is a fibric acid agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 4: Colestid is a Bile Acid Sequestrant used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 5: Zocor is an HMG-CoA Reductase medication used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Maintaining an optimal weight is a nonpharmcological therapeutic lifestyle change that can control cholesterol levels in the blood.
Rationale 2: A medically supervised exercise plan is a nonpharmacological therapeutic lifestyle change that can control cholesterol levels in the blood.
Rationale 3: This statement indicates that the patient requires further education, as the patient should decrease dietary saturated fats and cholesterol in the diet.
Rationale 4: It is recommended to increase soluble fiber, not insoluble fiber, in the diet. The examples included are soluble fiber.
Rationale 5: Eliminating tobacco use is a nonpharmacological therapeutic lifestyle change that can decrease cholesterol levels in the blood.




oliviahorn72

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


sultana.d

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library