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Chapter 21 Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias 85 NCLEX item type: multiple response Cognitive skill: relate Objective: Differentiate between how statins work to 17. The nurse explains to the patient in scenario #1 that control lipid levels and how the bile acid resins work tin drugs are the most potent antilipid agents to control lipid levels. available with which added benefits that result in NCLEX item type: multiple choice decreased heart attacks and stroke? (Select all that Cognitive skill: relate apply.) (343) 19. The nurse instructing the patient in scenario #1 taking Decreased amounts of HDL a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for the treatment of Decreased inflammation hyperlipidemia, reminded her to do what? (344-345) Decreased platelet aggregation Avoid drinking grapefruit juice. Decreased thrombin formation Have liver function tests monitored every Decreased plasma viscosity 2 months. 3. NCLEX item type: multiple choice Expect muscle weakness as a common adverse effect. Cognitive skill: knowledge 4. 18. The nurse knows that there are antilipid agents Take the medication on an empty stomach to increase absorption. used to reduce triglyceride levels for patients who NCLEX item type: multiple response have hypertriglyceridemia. Which drug class is Cognitive skill: explain considered the most effective triglyceride-lowering 20. The patient in scenario #2 who has been taking a bile agents? (350) acid-binding resin for the treatment of dyslipidemia 1. Niacin tells the nurse that ever since they began taking the Statins medication, they have been experiencing bloat- (w) Fibric acids ing and fullness. What does the nurse instruct the 4. Bile acid-binding resins patient to do? (Select all that apply.) (345) Limit fluid intake. Start the medication with a low dose. Swallow the medication without gulping air. 4. Maintain adequate fiber in the diet. 5 . Mix the medication with a carbonated beverage