Author Question: Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels ... (Read 87 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels? Choose all that apply.

a. Diet
b. Exercise
c. Positive mental outlook
d. Smoking cessation
e. Minimal use of alcohol
f. Drug therapy

Question 2

On which of the following symptoms should the health care provider instruct the patient begin-ning drug therapy with lovastatin (Mevacor)?

a. Myalgias
b. Jaundice
c. Abdominal pain
d. Headache

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and drug therapy, if needed, effectively reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Headache and gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are the most common adverse effects (experi-enced by <10 of patients) of the statins, such as lovastatin, although they are usually transi-ent and mild.