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shenderson6

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A nurse is explaining how statin drugs help lower cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. Which of the following would the nurse include in the explanation? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Decreased absorption of cholesterol from the GI tract
  B) Promotion of cholesterol breakdown
  C) Formation of a substance that is excreted in the feces
  D) Decreased breakdown of fat to cholesterol
  E) Inhibition of cholesterol production

Question 2

A client is receiving pravastatin. The nurse understands that which of the following should be avoided with this client to prevent the risk of myopathy? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Quinapril (Accupril)
  B) Niacin (Niaspan)
  C) Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  D) Albuterol (Proventil
  E) Verapamil (Calan)



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Statins inhibit the manufacture of cholesterol or promote the breakdown of cholesterol. The bile acid resins bind to bile acids to form an insoluble substance that cannot be absorbed by the intestine, so it is excreted in the feces.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Niacin, clarithromycin, and verapamil when coadministered to a client taking a statin, like pravastatin, can result in increased myopathy.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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