REGIS NU641 CLINICAL ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Atherosclerosis. Answer: Changes in the walls of large arteries
consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls, which incidences can
be reduced with proper treatment of hyperlipidemia
◉ Treatment goal of hyperlipidemia. Answer: lowering of the
cholesterol to appropriate levels to decrease the risk of heart attack
and stroke
◉ Non-pharmacology treatment. Answer: Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes (TLC) important part of treatment and are not futile
◉ Pharmacology. Answer: Medications
◉ Statins. Answer: lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its
production in the liver by blocking the enzyme that produces it; has
adverse effects that can occur more frequently at higher doses.
◉ LDL cholesterol. Answer: goal of < 70 in high risk patients
, goal of < 100 in mod high-risk patients
◉ DM pts w/ acute coronary artery syndrome & multiple or
uncontrolled risk factors; Tx =. Answer: TLC, changes in diet restrict
refined carbs (sugar & liquid calories), wgt loss (pt will not be able
to participate in aerobic activity if had previous MI), decreased
insulin resistance, decreased BP, improved cardiovascular
conditioning, limit/ restrict ETOH consumption.
◉ Which patients are easier to manage?. Answer: Patients at low
risk for developing heart dz.
◉ What med is recommended if the LDL cannot be decreased by a
high dose of potent statin?. Answer: Nicotinic acid
◉ Med combination to lower triglycerides and increase the HDL.
Answer: a fibrate/nicotinic acid with statin
◉ Patient Education for Statin. Answer: Pt to report report extreme
fatigue, darked-color urine, ck elevated, rhabdomylitis (muscle
aches); if reported stop immediately and check LFT(Liver Fxn Test)
◉ lescol (Statin). Answer: This med can affect liver function and
increase liver enzymes as well cause the pt to feel weak, fatigue and
have muscle aches checking the LFT is recommended
PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Atherosclerosis. Answer: Changes in the walls of large arteries
consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls, which incidences can
be reduced with proper treatment of hyperlipidemia
◉ Treatment goal of hyperlipidemia. Answer: lowering of the
cholesterol to appropriate levels to decrease the risk of heart attack
and stroke
◉ Non-pharmacology treatment. Answer: Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes (TLC) important part of treatment and are not futile
◉ Pharmacology. Answer: Medications
◉ Statins. Answer: lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its
production in the liver by blocking the enzyme that produces it; has
adverse effects that can occur more frequently at higher doses.
◉ LDL cholesterol. Answer: goal of < 70 in high risk patients
, goal of < 100 in mod high-risk patients
◉ DM pts w/ acute coronary artery syndrome & multiple or
uncontrolled risk factors; Tx =. Answer: TLC, changes in diet restrict
refined carbs (sugar & liquid calories), wgt loss (pt will not be able
to participate in aerobic activity if had previous MI), decreased
insulin resistance, decreased BP, improved cardiovascular
conditioning, limit/ restrict ETOH consumption.
◉ Which patients are easier to manage?. Answer: Patients at low
risk for developing heart dz.
◉ What med is recommended if the LDL cannot be decreased by a
high dose of potent statin?. Answer: Nicotinic acid
◉ Med combination to lower triglycerides and increase the HDL.
Answer: a fibrate/nicotinic acid with statin
◉ Patient Education for Statin. Answer: Pt to report report extreme
fatigue, darked-color urine, ck elevated, rhabdomylitis (muscle
aches); if reported stop immediately and check LFT(Liver Fxn Test)
◉ lescol (Statin). Answer: This med can affect liver function and
increase liver enzymes as well cause the pt to feel weak, fatigue and
have muscle aches checking the LFT is recommended
