High intensity statin Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

NR 565 WEEK 3 HYPERTENSION LIPID HYPERTENSION PROTOCOL: INITIAL VISIT 1) RATIONALE a) This protocol will assist in the differentiation between essential hypertension and renal artery stenosis to aid in the identification of patients in need of referral to nephrology to prevent further renal damage from an unidentified renal artery stenosis. The design of the protocol for UTI encompasses these principles. 2) SYMPTOMS a) HYPERTENSION i) Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg ii) Other possibl...

AACN AGACNP boards Questions and answers 2023/2024 Pericarditis - correct answer Often present w/ friction rub, sharp CP w/ inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, hypotension. Tx w/ colchicine. Pulmonary edema - correct answer Pink/frothy sputum. Tachypnea, dyspnea, b/l wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, kerley B lines, and pleural effusions. Cardiac tamponade - correct answer Becks Triad= muffled tones, JVD, HoTN. Narrow pulse pressure. Low C.O., low BP, tachy...

NURS 5336-Family 3- Final Exam -with 100% verified solutions-2022-2024

NUR 660 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS The effects of GLP-1 Agonist medications include all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: a. glucagon induced gluconeogenesis b. increased satiety c. improved glycemic control d. glucose dependent insulin secretion - ANSWER glucagon induced gluconeogenesis A common adverse effect with SGLT-2 Inhibitors is: Select one: a. edema b. mycotic infection c. hypertension d. weight gain - ANSWER Mycotic Infection Due ...

How are lipids carried on lipoproteins in the blood because they are insoluble in water Proteins found on lipoproteins apolipoproteins Density of lipoprotein with less lipid and greater protein more dense Density of lipoprotein with more lipids and less protein less dense Major bloodstream lipoproteins chylomicrons, vLDL, LDL, HDL Chylomicrons least dense of the lipoproteins and are triglyceride-rich particles that are formed in the intestine Function of Chylo...

APN Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 How often do you screen for smoking? - ANSWERSEvery visit Optimal LDL - ANSWERS<100 Guidelines for starting statin - ANSWERS- patients with any form of atherosclerotic disease - LDL >190 - patients with DM (aged 40 -75) with LDL of 70 - 189 mg/dL - patients without DM (aged 40 -75) with an estimated 10-year ASCVD risk greater than or equal to 7.5% (using calculator) - statins decrease inflammation Atorvastatin & simvastatin ri...

NURS 5336 Family 3- Final Exam Questions an1. Which of the following is a high intensity statin therapy Rosuvastatin 20-40 2. Depression is more common if there is a family history True 3. Clinicians are greatly concerned with liver disease in patients taking statins Check ALT (alanine aminotransferase) at baseline. Repeat only if symptoms of hepatotoxicity occur (from prescriber’s letter in module) With the use of a lipid-lowering resin, which of the following enzymes should be ...

A 63-year-old white man (body mass index [BMI] 32 kg/m2 ) with no known allergies presents to the medication management clinic for a cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction assessment. His blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg averaged over two separate readings and heart rate is 72 beats/minute. He denies tobacco use. Laboratory tests show potassium (K) 4.3 mEq/L, serum creatinine (SCr) 0.89 mg/ dL, hemoglobin A1C (A1C) 7.1%, total cholesterol (TC) 175 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) 42 m...

ASCVD Correct Answer-<5% = Low Risk 5-7.5% = Intermediate >7.5% = Severe If indetermediate, consider: - Coronary Artery Calcium score greater than 300 or greater than 75% for age - C-reactive protein level (hsCRP) above 2 mg/L - Ankle-brachial index below 0.90 - LDL cholesterol level 160 mg/dL - Family history - HIGH intensity statin for LDL > 190 regardless of risk Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Correct Answer-<4cm low risk, US every 2-3 years 4cm-5.4cm need 6-12 mo...

NR 508 Week 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is: 1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL 2. To reduce atherogenesis 3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins 4. All of the above 2. To reduce atherogenesis When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? 1. Total LDL 2. Fasting HDL 3. Coronary artery disease risk level 4. Fasting total choleste...