NRSG 106 Exam 3 Ivy Tech Community College Questions With Complete Solutions

Patients taking cholestyramine may experience which adverse effects? a. Blurred vision and photophobia b. Drowsiness and difficulty concentrating c. Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d. Belching and bloating correct answer: d. Belching and bloating The nurse will instruct the patient who is taking antilipemic drugs about which dietary measures? (SATA) a. Taking supplements of fat-soluble vitamins b. Taking supplements of B vitamins c. Increasing fluid intake d. Choosing foods that are lower in cholesterol and saturated fats e. Increasing the intake of raw vegetables, fruit, and bran correct answer: a. Taking supplements of fat-soluble vitamins c. Increasing fluid intake d. Choosing foods that are lower in cholesterol and saturated fats e. Increasing the intake of raw vegetables, fruit, and bran A patient asks, "What is considered the 'good cholesterol?'" How will the nurse answer? a. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) b. LDL c. HDL d. Triglycerides correct answer: c. HDL In reviewing the history of a newly admitted cardiac patient, the nurse knows that the patient would have a contraindication to antilipemic therapy if which condition is present? a. Liver disease b. Renal disease c. Coronary artery disease d. Diabetes mellitus correct answer: a. Liver disease You are visiting Mr. Treece., a homebound patient who is being treated for hyperlipidemia and hypertension. During your visit, Mr. Treece takes his antihypertensive medication and then begins to mix his dose of cholestyramine into a glass of orange juice. What patient teaching does Mr. Treece require? correct answer: Do not take cholestyramine at the same time as other meds. Take this drug 1 hour prior or 4-6 hours after other meds. Mr. Treece has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and has been given a prescription for atorvastatin (Lipitor). He acts thrilled with the news, and says, "Great! Now I don't have to worry about watching my diet because I'm on this medicine!" and proceeds to order a Baconator for lunch. Did he listen when the nurse was educating him on his new med? correct answer: No! Lifestyle changes are mandatory with antilipidemic therapy. The patient has been prescribed atorvastatin and has developed myopathy. The pain has persisted for 3+ days. What more serious condition is the nurse concerned about? correct answer: Rhabdomyolysis Which of the following is at a higher risk of CVD? a. A woman whose father died from a heart attack at 85 b. A premenopausal woman c. A postmenopausal woman d. A woman with high HDL correct answer: c. A postmenopausal woman What is the purpose of antianginal drug therapy? a. To increase myocardial oxygen demand b. To increase blood flow to peripheral arteries c. To increase blood flow to ischemic cardiac muscle d. To decrease blood flow to ischemic cardiac muscle correct answer: c. To increase blood flow to ischemic cardiac muscle