Author Question: A patient is prescribed fenofibrate (TriCor). When providing patient teaching, which of the ... (Read 57 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is prescribed fenofibrate (TriCor). When providing patient teaching, which of the following accurately describes the action of fenofibrate?

A) It binds to bile acids in the intestinal lumen.
B) It increases oxidation of fatty acids in the liver.
C) It inhibits an enzyme required for hepatic synthesis.
D) It inhibits mobilization of free fatty acids from peripheral tissues.

Question 2

A patient has edema of the lower extremities with crackles in the lung bases. The patient is prescribed furosemide 40 mg two times per day orally. What is the recommended weight loss per day?

A) 1 pound per day
B) 2 pounds per day
C) 5 pounds per day
D) 10 pounds per day