Q18. Which antilipemic agent is the most potent?

Q35. The nurse has just received the lab results for the new patient whose current medications are simvastatin (Zocor) and warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse knows the expected result of the interaction of these drugs is which of the following?          

19. The nurse is teaching a patient about statin therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

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

Q13. A patient is prescribed a bile acid resin. The nurse instructs the patient to report which adverse reaction related to vitamin K deficiency?

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

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.)

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?            

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.)

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?