Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 20
Interactive Review Questions With
Correct Solutions
Which is the correct focus of drug treatment for dyslipidemia? - Ans--
Increase the level of HDLs and lower LDLs in the body.
Which class of antidiabetic drugs inhibits alpha glucosidase and delays
glucose absorption? - Ans--Alpha glycosidase inhibitors.
Which criterion meets a general treatment goal for patients with metabolic
syndrome? - Ans--Blood pressure reading of 128/72 mm Hg.
A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. Which BMI category does the
nurse document? - Ans--Normal weight.
A patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which patient data needs
to be improved? - Ans--LDL level of 104 mg/dL
The nurse is reviewing dietary instructions with a patient diagnosed with
metabolic syndrome. Which food does the nurse encourage the patient to
eat more of? - Ans--Salmon.
Which statement about metabolic syndrome is true? - Ans--Weight loss and
increased physical activity are usually the first steps of treatment.
Which key characteristics are found in individuals who have been
diagnosed with metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.) - Ans---
Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Abdominal obesity.
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 20
Interactive Review Questions With
Correct Solutions
Which is the correct focus of drug treatment for dyslipidemia? - Ans--
Increase the level of HDLs and lower LDLs in the body.
Which class of antidiabetic drugs inhibits alpha glucosidase and delays
glucose absorption? - Ans--Alpha glycosidase inhibitors.
Which criterion meets a general treatment goal for patients with metabolic
syndrome? - Ans--Blood pressure reading of 128/72 mm Hg.
A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. Which BMI category does the
nurse document? - Ans--Normal weight.
A patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which patient data needs
to be improved? - Ans--LDL level of 104 mg/dL
The nurse is reviewing dietary instructions with a patient diagnosed with
metabolic syndrome. Which food does the nurse encourage the patient to
eat more of? - Ans--Salmon.
Which statement about metabolic syndrome is true? - Ans--Weight loss and
increased physical activity are usually the first steps of treatment.
Which key characteristics are found in individuals who have been
diagnosed with metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.) - Ans---
Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Abdominal obesity.
