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pane00

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which health problems does the nurse teach a patient can be caused by chronic hyperlipidemia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Pancreatitis
  c. Peptic ulcer disease
  d. Xanthoma
  e. Diabetes mellitus

Question 2

A patient is prescribed colesevalam (WelChol) 1875 mg twice a day. Available tablets are 625 mg each. How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient?
 
  a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Chronic hyperlipidemia contributes to development of narrowed arteries. It can cause health problems including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (angina, heart attack), hypertension, pancreatitis, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, and xanthomas (skin atheromas or abnormal fat deposits).

Answer to Question 2

B
Need 1875 mg/X tablets; Have 625 mg/1 tablet. 1875/625 = 3 tablets.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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