Author Question: Colestipol HCl is most similar in action to: a. clofibrate. c. probucol. b. cholestyramine. d. ... (Read 38 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Colestipol HCl is most similar in action to:

a. clofibrate. c. probucol.
b. cholestyramine. d. dextrothyroxine sodium.

Question 2

When teaching the client about cholesterol, the nurse should instruct the client that the highest level of cholesterol is found in:

a. chylomicrons. c. LDL.
b. VLDL. d. HDL.

Sophiapenny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: It does not act in the same way as colestipol to decrease cholesterol.
B Correct: Cholestyramine acts similarly to cholestipol HCl.
C Incorrect: It acts similarly to cholestyramine.
D Incorrect: It acts similarly to cholestyramine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These do not contain the highest cholesterol level.
B Incorrect: This does not contain the highest level of cholesterol.
C Correct: LDL contains the highest level of cholesterol.
D Incorrect: HDL are the smallest lipoproteins and contain the highest level of proteins.