Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
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Chapter 22: Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| A. | Chylomicrons |
| B. | VLDL |
| C. | LDL-C |
| D. | HDL-C |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Chylomicrons are intermediate-density lipoproteins. |
| B | Very low-density lipoproteins are not as important in the development of atherosclerosis as low-density lipoproteins. |
| C | The probability that atherosclerosis will develop is related directly to the concentration of LDL-C. |
| D | High-density lipoproteins do not contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 341
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | 2 hours after breakfast |
| B. | During the patient’s dinner |
| C. | 1 hour before breakfast |
| D. | 30 minutes before lunch |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | It is not recommended that lovastatin be taken after food but while eating to enhance absorption. |
| B | Lovastatin should be administered with food to enhance absorption, and in the evening, because this is when the production of cholesterol is at its highest. |
| C | Taking the medication an hour before eating would not benefit the patient or enhance absorption. |
| D | Taking the medication a half-hour before eating would not benefit the patient or enhance absorption. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 347
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Abdominal distention |
| B. | Increased INR |
| C. | Low serum level of simvastatin |
| D. | Hypertension |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Abdominal distention does not occur with the combined therapy of simvastatin and warfarin. |
| B | The combined therapy of simvastatin and warfarin may prolong the patient’s INR. Additional nursing assessments would include monitoring for possible overcoagulation and bleeding. |
| C | A low serum level of simvastatin does not occur with the combined therapy of simvastatin and warfarin. |
| D | Increased blood pressure is not a complication of combining simvastatin and warfarin therapy.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 349
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Potassium deficiency |
| B. | Sodium deficiency |
| C. | Vitamin K deficiency |
| D. | Hydrochloric acid deficiency |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Cholestyramine does not affect electrolyte levels. |
| B | Cholestyramine does not affect electrolyte levels. |
| C | Patients on long-term bile acid–sequestering resin therapy may become deficient in fat-soluble vitamins (i.e., D, E, A, K). |
| D | Cholestyramine does not affect hydrochloric acid. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 344
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
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