NUR 243 - WEEK 9 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Atherogenesis - CORRECT ANSWER -the gradual and progressive development of atherosclerotic
plaque within the arteries that is initiated by endothelial injury
TLCs (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) - CORRECT ANSWER -the goal is to lower LDL levels by
exercise, smoking cessation, and weight control
Drugs should only be used if _ fail. - CORRECT ANSWER -Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
(TLCs)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): MOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Block cholesterol
production in the liver to ↓lower LDL levels
What time of day are statins given? - CORRECT ANSWER -once daily in the evening and never
on an empty stomach
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): uses - CORRECT ANSWER -lower LDL
hypercholesterolemia
primary and secondary CV events
post MI
DM
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Common side
effects like headache, rash, memory loss, GI disturbance
Rare side effects like rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity, new onset diabetes
Bile Acid Sequestrants: MOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce LDL cholesterol levels by
increasing LDL receptors on hepatocytes and binding with bile acids in the intestine to be excreted
, Bile Acid Sequestrants: uses - CORRECT ANSWER -previously used as first line for
hypercholesterolemia now used with statins if statins aren't working efficiently or if statins are untolerable
Bile Acid Sequestrants: adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -constipation
increases VLDL levels sometimes
Drugs used for prophylaxis of angina - CORRECT ANSWER -organic nitrates
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers (nondihydropyridines)
organic nitrates like nitroglycerins can be used for both _. - CORRECT ANSWER -prophylaxis of
angina and predictable angina before exertion
Meds during ACS - CORRECT ANSWER -organic nitrides
aspirin
beta blockers
ACE inhibitors/ARBs
statins
heparin
Meds during ACS: Nitroglycerin - CORRECT ANSWER -causes vasodilation causing less angina
(chest pain)
Meds during ACS: aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -an anti platelet that helps prevent the growth of
a new or existing blood growth
Meds during ACS: beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWER -lowers the oxygen demand of the heart
causing ↓ HR & ↓ workload
Meds during ACS: ACE inhibitors/ARBs - CORRECT ANSWER -decrease BP
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Atherogenesis - CORRECT ANSWER -the gradual and progressive development of atherosclerotic
plaque within the arteries that is initiated by endothelial injury
TLCs (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) - CORRECT ANSWER -the goal is to lower LDL levels by
exercise, smoking cessation, and weight control
Drugs should only be used if _ fail. - CORRECT ANSWER -Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
(TLCs)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): MOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Block cholesterol
production in the liver to ↓lower LDL levels
What time of day are statins given? - CORRECT ANSWER -once daily in the evening and never
on an empty stomach
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): uses - CORRECT ANSWER -lower LDL
hypercholesterolemia
primary and secondary CV events
post MI
DM
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (-statin): adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Common side
effects like headache, rash, memory loss, GI disturbance
Rare side effects like rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity, new onset diabetes
Bile Acid Sequestrants: MOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce LDL cholesterol levels by
increasing LDL receptors on hepatocytes and binding with bile acids in the intestine to be excreted
, Bile Acid Sequestrants: uses - CORRECT ANSWER -previously used as first line for
hypercholesterolemia now used with statins if statins aren't working efficiently or if statins are untolerable
Bile Acid Sequestrants: adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -constipation
increases VLDL levels sometimes
Drugs used for prophylaxis of angina - CORRECT ANSWER -organic nitrates
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers (nondihydropyridines)
organic nitrates like nitroglycerins can be used for both _. - CORRECT ANSWER -prophylaxis of
angina and predictable angina before exertion
Meds during ACS - CORRECT ANSWER -organic nitrides
aspirin
beta blockers
ACE inhibitors/ARBs
statins
heparin
Meds during ACS: Nitroglycerin - CORRECT ANSWER -causes vasodilation causing less angina
(chest pain)
Meds during ACS: aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -an anti platelet that helps prevent the growth of
a new or existing blood growth
Meds during ACS: beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWER -lowers the oxygen demand of the heart
causing ↓ HR & ↓ workload
Meds during ACS: ACE inhibitors/ARBs - CORRECT ANSWER -decrease BP
