NSG 6005 PHARM QUIZ 3

1. Question : Jose is a twelve-year-old overweight child with a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL and LDL of 125 mg/dL. Along with diet education and recommending increased physical activity, a treatment plan for Jose would include ____ with a reevaluation in six months. Student Answer: statins niacin sterols bile acid-binding resins Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2 . Question : Donald has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. On the basis of his lipid profile, atorvastatin is prescribed. Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious adverse response to this drug. Donald should be told to: Student Answer: Become a vegetarian since this disorder is associated with eating red meat Stop taking the drug if abdominal cramps and diarrhea develop Report muscle weakness or tenderness and dark urine to his provider immediately Expect “hot flash” sensations during the first two weeks of therapy Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3 . Question : Patients who have angina, regardless of class, who are also diabetic should be on: Student Answer: Nitrates