This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Monitoring of a patient who is on a lipid-lowering drug includes: 1. Fasting total cholesterol ... (Read 87 times)

cmoore54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jul 24, 2018
Monitoring of a patient who is on a lipid-lowering drug includes:
 
  1. Fasting total cholesterol every 6 months
  2. Lipid profile with attention to serum LDL 6 to 8 weeks after starting therapy, then again in 6 weeks
  3. Complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate after 6 weeks of therapy
  4. All of the above

Question 2

Joanne is a 60-year-old patient with an LDL of 132 and a family history of coronary artery disease. She has already tried diet changes (increased fiber and plant sterols) to lower her LDL and after 6 months her LDL is slightly higher.
 
  The next step in her treatment would be:
  1. A statin
  2. Niacin
  3. Sterols
  4. A fibric acid derivative


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aham8f

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

1


cmoore54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
TY


aham8f

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
) Subcutaneous drug administration: (b) the administration site is prepped ) Subcutaneous drug administration: (b) the administration site is prepped
A drug’s bioavailability will depend on the dosage form and how much will actual A drug’s bioavailability will depend on the dosage form and how much will actual
A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ... A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ...
The Three Names Given to a Drug The Three Names Given to a Drug
If drug elimination mechanisms become saturated, a drug may exhibit zero-order elimination. If drug elimination mechanisms become saturated, a drug may exhibit zero-order elimination.
Video: Bacteriophage (Virus) - Mice Experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library