Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 20
Interactive Review Questions with
Verified Answers
Which is the correct focus of drug treatment for dyslipidemia? - ANSWERSIncrease the
level of HDLs and lower LDLs in the body.
Which class of antidiabetic drugs inhibits alpha glucosidase and delays glucose
absorption? - ANSWERSAlpha glycosidase inhibitors.
Which criterion meets a general treatment goal for patients with metabolic syndrome? -
ANSWERSBlood pressure reading of 128/72 mm Hg.
A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. Which BMI category does the nurse
document? - ANSWERSNormal weight.
A patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which patient data needs to be
improved? - ANSWERSLDL 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? -
ANSWERSSalmon.
Which statement about metabolic syndrome is true? - ANSWERSWeight 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.) - ANSWERS- Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Abdominal obesity.
Which activities are important to improve cardiovascular function? (Select all that apply.)
- ANSWERS- Maintaining body weight in adults within a BMI range of 18 to 25 kg/m2.
- Reducing job-related stress.
- Increasing physical activity.
- Maintaining daily maximum caloric levels based on height, weight, and gender.
Which successful forms of treatment for metabolic syndrome are the most cost
effective? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS- Exercise.
Nurses (18th Edition) - Chapter 20
Interactive Review Questions with
Verified Answers
Which is the correct focus of drug treatment for dyslipidemia? - ANSWERSIncrease the
level of HDLs and lower LDLs in the body.
Which class of antidiabetic drugs inhibits alpha glucosidase and delays glucose
absorption? - ANSWERSAlpha glycosidase inhibitors.
Which criterion meets a general treatment goal for patients with metabolic syndrome? -
ANSWERSBlood pressure reading of 128/72 mm Hg.
A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. Which BMI category does the nurse
document? - ANSWERSNormal weight.
A patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Which patient data needs to be
improved? - ANSWERSLDL 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? -
ANSWERSSalmon.
Which statement about metabolic syndrome is true? - ANSWERSWeight 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.) - ANSWERS- Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Abdominal obesity.
Which activities are important to improve cardiovascular function? (Select all that apply.)
- ANSWERS- Maintaining body weight in adults within a BMI range of 18 to 25 kg/m2.
- Reducing job-related stress.
- Increasing physical activity.
- Maintaining daily maximum caloric levels based on height, weight, and gender.
Which successful forms of treatment for metabolic syndrome are the most cost
effective? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS- Exercise.
