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CharlieWard

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The nurse transcribes a new order for Lovaza on a patient in a long-term care facility. When providing education to the patient about this medication, the nurse will include which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Liver function tests should be completed before initiating therapy.
  b. Lovaza is available in tablet form.
  c. Triglyceride levels should increase with use.
  d. Lovaza should be used with caution if the patient has an allergy to fish.
  e. Lovaza does not cause myositis.

Question 2

What will the nurse review when teaching a patient about therapy with statins? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Statins are the most potent antilipemic agents available.
  b. Statins should be taken with food.
  c. Statins replace dietary therapy for the control of hyperlipidemia.
  d. Statins cause mild increases in HDL levels.
  e. Statins are administered in the morning when cholesterol production is high.
  f. Statins reduce inflammation, platelet aggregation, and plasma viscosity.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Liver function tests (AST, ALT) should be completed before initiating therapy and every 6 to 8 weeks during the first year of therapy with Lovaza. Lovaza should be used with caution if patients have an allergy or sensitivity to fish. Lovaza may have an advantage over the fibrates and niacin because it does not cause myositis or rhabdomyolysis. Lovaza is not available in tablet form; it is in capsule form. Triglyceride levels should be reduced.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, F
Statins are the most potent drugs available for treatment of hyperlipidemia, should be taken with food, may increase HDL levels, and reduce inflammation, platelet aggregation, and plasma viscosity. Statins are used in conjunction with dietary therapy; they do not replace it. Cholesterol production is highest at night, so statins should be taken at night with food.




CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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