Chapter 21: Drugs Used to Treat
Dyslipidemias Test Bank Questions All
Answered Correct.
Which lipoprotein contributes to the development of atherosclerosis? - Answer Low-density
lipoprotein chylomicron (LDL C)
The nurse is preparing medications for a patient. When is the best time for the nurse to
administer lovastatin (Mevacor)? - Answer During the patient's dinner
The nurse has completed an admitting patient history and notes the patient's current
medications to be simvastatin (Zocor) and warfarin (Coumadin). What is the result of the
interaction of these drugs? - Answer Increased INR
Which deficiency may develop in patients taking cholestyramine? - Answer Vitamin K
deficiency
A patient is prescribed a bile acid resin. The nurse instructs the patient to report which adverse
reaction related to vitamin K deficiency? - Answer Coffee-ground emesis
Which vitamin has antilipemic actions? - Answer B3
Why are statins, or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, administered at bedtime? - Answer
Cholesterol production is at its peak.
What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy? - Answer Reduced LDLs and total
cholesterol levels
In addition to controlling hyperlipidemia, what are bile acid-binding resins prescribed to treat? -
Answer Pruritus secondary to biliary stasis
Which antilipemic agent is most potent? - Answer HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
The nurse is teaching a patient about statin therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a
Dyslipidemias Test Bank Questions All
Answered Correct.
Which lipoprotein contributes to the development of atherosclerosis? - Answer Low-density
lipoprotein chylomicron (LDL C)
The nurse is preparing medications for a patient. When is the best time for the nurse to
administer lovastatin (Mevacor)? - Answer During the patient's dinner
The nurse has completed an admitting patient history and notes the patient's current
medications to be simvastatin (Zocor) and warfarin (Coumadin). What is the result of the
interaction of these drugs? - Answer Increased INR
Which deficiency may develop in patients taking cholestyramine? - Answer Vitamin K
deficiency
A patient is prescribed a bile acid resin. The nurse instructs the patient to report which adverse
reaction related to vitamin K deficiency? - Answer Coffee-ground emesis
Which vitamin has antilipemic actions? - Answer B3
Why are statins, or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, administered at bedtime? - Answer
Cholesterol production is at its peak.
What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy? - Answer Reduced LDLs and total
cholesterol levels
In addition to controlling hyperlipidemia, what are bile acid-binding resins prescribed to treat? -
Answer Pruritus secondary to biliary stasis
Which antilipemic agent is most potent? - Answer HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
The nurse is teaching a patient about statin therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a
