Q16. What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?

QUESTIONS 7-9 ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO. Scenario: A 42-year-old male patient discusses with the nurse the need for exercising, as he had previously indicated that he rarely exercises. The nurse asked questions designed to get him to think about why he does not exercise and what some of his beliefs are about this, as he is obese and just diagnosed with hypertension. Q7. The nurse will explain to the patient in scenario the risk factors that may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome which are: (Select all that apply.)

Q12. The nurse knows that there are antilipid agents used to reduce triglyceride levels for patients who have hypertriglyceridemia. Which drug class is considered the most effective triglyceride-lowering agents?            

Q26. The nurse explains to the patient in scenario that antilipid agents available have which added benefits that result in decreased heart attacks and stroke? (Select all that apply.)

Q2. Which drug class for the treatment of hypertension would the nurse review when changes in diet and exercise do not produce acceptable reduction in blood pressure?

Q8. The patient in the clinic asked the nurse for ways to reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

Q34. The nurse has completed a patient’s admitting history and notes the patient’s current medications to be simvastatin (Zocor) and warfarin (Coumadin). What lab assessment must be performed?         

Q14. Which vitamin has antilipemic actions?    

Q20. The nurse is providing education to a patient who has recently been prescribed Niacin. Which information given by the nurse is accurate?

Q41. The nurse instructing the patient who is taking an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, reminded her to do what?