Question 1

The nurse assesses a client for side effects of lovastatin (Mevacor). Which symptom would be least likely to be associated with Mevacor?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia is not an associated side effect of lovastatin. Headache, GI disturbance, and dizziness are associated with this medication.

Question 2

The client is taking fenofibrate (Tricor). The highest priority nursing intervention with this medication is to monitor serum:

Accepted Answer

Treatment with this medication can produce changes in the client's serum creatinine level.

Question 3

Which laboratory test would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while a client receives treatment with the statin medications?

Accepted Answer

The statin medications are hepatotoxic.

Question 4

The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Isoxsuprine. In preparing the teaching plan for the client, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking the drug _____ daily.

Accepted Answer

Because of its half-life, Isoxsuprine should be given 3 to 4 times daily.

Question 5

The client is being treated with Atorvastatin (Lipitor). He tells the nurse that he has been self-medicating at home with antacids. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _____ effect from the _____.

Accepted Answer

The interaction of Atorvastatin and antacids will produce a decreased effect from the Atorvastatin.

Question 6

A client is to receive simvastatin (Zocor) to reduce serum cholesterol levels. The nurse recommends to the client that the best time to take this medication is:

Accepted Answer

Most cholesterol is manufactured at night, so taking simvastatin (Zocor) at night is most effective.

Question 7

A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants the client's immediate contacting of the healthcare provider?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tenderness may be an early sign of a serious condition known as rhabdomyolysis that affects some users of Lipitor.

Question 8

A client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has been prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

Cholestyramine should be mixed well in fluid for proper absorption. Fluids and a high-fiber diet should be encouraged as this drug may cause constipation. Cholestyramine may cause GI upset and can be taken with food.

Question 9

Which symptom would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while the client is being treated with peripheral vasodilators?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral vasodilators cause a decrease in blood pressure, which can cause dizziness.

Question 10

A client's serum cholesterol level is 268 mg/dl. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. A positive outcome of treatment with the medication is ________ of cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

Lovastatin (Mevacor) should result in inhibition of the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol.

Question 11

The level of risk for coronary artery disease for a client with a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dl is _____ risk.

Accepted Answer

A value of 270 for serum cholesterol puts the client at high risk.

Question 12

A nurse is monitoring a client after the client has received pentoxifylline (Trental) for treatment of intermittent claudication. Which effect indicates a positive response to the medication?

Accepted Answer

Pentoxifylline is a hemorrheologic agent that improves microcirculation and tissue perfusion. It is has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clients with intermittent claudication. A decrease in pain is a positive response.

Question 13

The client is being treated with ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine). The nurse determines that the medication is producing a positive outcome for the client when the client is noted to be exhibiting a(n):

Accepted Answer

Treatment with ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine) should improve cognitive skills, self-care, and mood. GI distress and orthostatic hypotension are side effects of the drug.

Question 14

A nurse is teaching a client about the treatment of hyperlipidemia and use of statin drugs. What do the instructions include?

Accepted Answer

The use of statins may lead to cataracts; therefore, regular eye examinations are ordered.

Quiz 46: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral Vasodilators

The nurse assesses a client for side effects of lovastatin (Mevacor) . Which symptom would be least likely to be associated with Mevacor?

The client is taking fenofibrate (Tricor) . The highest priority nursing intervention with this medication is to monitor serum:

Which laboratory test would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while a client receives treatment with the statin medications?

The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Isoxsuprine. In preparing the teaching plan for the client, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking the drug _____ daily.

The client is being treated with Atorvastatin (Lipitor) . He tells the nurse that he has been self-medicating at home with antacids. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _ effect from the _.

A client is to receive simvastatin (Zocor) to reduce serum cholesterol levels. The nurse recommends to the client that the best time to take this medication is:

A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants the client's immediate contacting of the healthcare provider?

A client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has been prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) . Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

Which symptom would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while the client is being treated with peripheral vasodilators?

A client's serum cholesterol level is 268 mg/dl. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. A positive outcome of treatment with the medication is ________ of cholesterol.

The level of risk for coronary artery disease for a client with a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dl is _____ risk.

A nurse is monitoring a client after the client has received pentoxifylline (Trental) for treatment of intermittent claudication. Which effect indicates a positive response to the medication?

The client is being treated with ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine) . The nurse determines that the medication is producing a positive outcome for the client when the client is noted to be exhibiting a(n) :

A nurse is teaching a client about the treatment of hyperlipidemia and use of statin drugs. What do the instructions include?

Quiz 46: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral Vasodilators

The nurse assesses a client for side effects of lovastatin (Mevacor) . Which symptom would be least likely to be associated with Mevacor?

The client is taking fenofibrate (Tricor) . The highest priority nursing intervention with this medication is to monitor serum:

Which laboratory test would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while a client receives treatment with the statin medications?

The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Isoxsuprine. In preparing the teaching plan for the client, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking the drug _____ daily.

The client is being treated with Atorvastatin (Lipitor) . He tells the nurse that he has been self-medicating at home with antacids. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _____ effect from the _____.

A client is to receive simvastatin (Zocor) to reduce serum cholesterol levels. The nurse recommends to the client that the best time to take this medication is:

A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants the client's immediate contacting of the healthcare provider?

A client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has been prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) . Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

Which symptom would be highest priority for the nurse to monitor while the client is being treated with peripheral vasodilators?

A client's serum cholesterol level is 268 mg/dl. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. A positive outcome of treatment with the medication is ________ of cholesterol.

The level of risk for coronary artery disease for a client with a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dl is _____ risk.

A nurse is monitoring a client after the client has received pentoxifylline (Trental) for treatment of intermittent claudication. Which effect indicates a positive response to the medication?

The client is being treated with ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine) . The nurse determines that the medication is producing a positive outcome for the client when the client is noted to be exhibiting a(n) :

A nurse is teaching a client about the treatment of hyperlipidemia and use of statin drugs. What do the instructions include?

The client is being treated with Atorvastatin (Lipitor) . He tells the nurse that he has been self-medicating at home with antacids. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _ effect from the _.