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codyclark

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Major treatable causes of CAD are hypertension, cigarette smoking, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis. A hemoglobin A1c level of 6 does not increase the risk for CAD. Exercise and eating fruits and vegetables decrease the risk for CAD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The peak production of cholesterol is during the night. Therefore, HMG CoA reductase inhibitors are more effective when administered at bedtime. Statins should be taken with food, not on an empty stomach. Metabolic needs of the body and body temperature do not affect the administration of statins.


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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