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azncindy619

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A physician is providing care for several patients on a medical unit of a hospital. In which of the following patient situations would the physician most likelyrule out hypertension as a contributing factor?
 
  A)
  A 61-year-old man who has a heart valve infection and recurrent fever
  B)
  An 81-year-old woman who has had an ischemic stroke and has consequent one-sided weakness
  C)
  A 44-year-old man awaiting a kidney transplant who requires hemodialysis three times per week
  D)
  A 66-year-old woman with poorly controlled angina and consequent limited activity tolerance

Question 2

Which of the following medications will likely be prescribed for a patient with elevated LDL and triglyceride levels?
 
  A)
  Zocor (simvastatin), an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or statin
  B)
  Cholestyramine (Questran), a bile acid sequestrant
  C)
  Nicotinic acid (Niacin), a B vitamin
  D)
  Fenofibrate (Tricor), a fibric acid



Galvarado142

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Answer to Question 1

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A

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While cardiac complications are common sequelae of hypertension, a heart valve infection would be less likely to be so. Stroke, kidney failure, and angina are all identified as consequences of hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

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A

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The statins can reduce or block the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and are the cornerstone of LDL-reducing therapy. Statins also reduce triglyceride levels and increase HDL levels.



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