PHARM 180 QUIZ 5 |2025|COMPLETE EXAM SET (questions and verified answers) FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS |already graded A+|100% passed!!

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PHARM 180 QUIZ 5 |2025|COMPLETE EXAM SET
(questions and verified answers) FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS |already graded A+|100%
passed!!
Hyperlipidemia - ..(ANSWER)...High levels of lipids in blood



Hyperlipidemia—major risk factor for... - ..(ANSWER)...cardiovascular disease



Hyperlipidemia contributers.... - ..(ANSWER)...Diets high in saturated fat and lack
of exercise



3 types of lipoproteins - ..(ANSWER)...high-density lipoprotein (H D L), low-density
lipoprotein (L D L), very low-density lipoprotein (V L D L)



Treatment plan for reducing blood lipid levels... - ..(ANSWER)...Lifestyle changes
(first)

Many patients can control dyslipidemia entirely through nonpharmacologic
means



Lifestyle changes for reducing blood lipid levels include... - ..(ANSWER)...-Maintain
optimal weight**

-Implement a medically supervised

-Eliminate tobacco use**

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Total cholesterol levels - ..(ANSWER)...less than 200 desirable**



High Total cholesterol level - ..(ANSWER)...≥240



Optimal LDL cholesterol levels - ..(ANSWER)...less than 100mg/dl



High LDL level - ..(ANSWER)...≥160



Desirable HDL cholesterol levels - ..(ANSWER)...60+ mg/dl (good)



Normal Serum Triglyceride levels - ..(ANSWER)...less than 150



High Serum triglycerides level - ..(ANSWER)...≥200



Low HDL for men

≤ 40 (men) or 50 (women) - ..(ANSWER)...≤ 40



Low HDL for women - ..(ANSWER)...≤ 50



Foods allowed for lipid reducing diet - ..(ANSWER)...Rice, broccoli, walnuts,
apples, rye and whole-wheat bread, low- fat brownies, fresh fruits, tossed salad
with olive oil, and grilled chicken/salmon.

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Foods allowed for lipid increasing diet - ..(ANSWER)...Any meat with gravy, apple
pie, pecans, macaroni and cheese, and low fat hamburger, raisin-oatmeal cookie



Medication for high LDL Cholesterol - ..(ANSWER)...Statins - atorvastatin (Lipitor)



Medication for high Total cholesterol - ..(ANSWER)...Bile Acids

1. Bile Acid Sequestrants

-colesevelam (Welchol)

-colestipol (Colestid)

2. Bile-Acid Resins -cholestyramine (Questran)



Medication for high Serum triglcerides - ..(ANSWER)...fibric acids



Serious adverse effects of atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ..(ANSWER)...Rhabdomyolysis,
severe myositis, elevated hepatic enzymes



Serious adverse effects for cholestyramine (Questran) - ..(ANSWER)...GI tract
obstruction, vitamin deficiencies due to poor absorption



Serious adverse efects for Gemfibrozil (Lopid) - ..(ANSWER)...Rhabdomyolysis,
cholelithiasis, pancreatitis

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Role of the nurse for dyslipidema.. - ..(ANSWER)...Assess patient's triglyceride,
total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL levels. MUST HAVE BASELINE***



atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), rosuvastatin
(Crestor), simvastatin (Zocor)

Are examples of... - ..(ANSWER)...HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/Statins



Rhabdomyolysis - ..(ANSWER)...dissolution of striated muscle (caused by trauma,
extreme exertion, or drug toxicity; in severe cases renal failure can result)



Atorvastatin (Lipitor) therapeutic class... - ..(ANSWER)...Antihyperlipidemic



Atorvastatin (Lipitor) considerations... - ..(ANSWER)...Blood levels of both LDL and
cholesterol are reduced, although at least 2 weeks of therapy is required before
these effects are realized.

To enhance the drug's therapeutic effects, patients receiving atorvastatin should
be placed on a cholesterol-lowering diet.



Atorvastatin (Lipitor) contraindications... - ..(ANSWER)...Serious liver disease (HEP
C**)



Atorvastatin (Lipitor) drug-drug interactions.. - ..(ANSWER)...Azole antifungals, HIV
protease inhibitors, and telaprevir.

**Increased risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. **