The nurse is assessing a patient who is being evaluated for hyperlipidemia. Which assessment will most increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
a. Blood pressure, 168/90 mm Hg
b. Hemoglobin A1c, 6
c. Walks 3 miles briskly, usually 4 days a week
d. Eats five servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Question 2
Why are statins, or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, administered at bedtime?
a. The stomach is empty.
b. Metabolic needs of the body are decreased.
c. Cholesterol production is at its peak.
d. The body temperature is increased.