Lipid Disorders 2026 Exam
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A patient taking a steroid for another health problem is prescribed a
statin with a short half-life for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia.
Which information should the nurse instruct the patient about this
medication? - ANSWER ✔✔"Take the medication in the evening for
optimal results."
, A patient continues to experience elevated cholesterol levels despite
taking prescribed medication.
Which drug should the nurse identify that is causing this patient's
results? - ANSWER ✔✔Ezetimibe (Zetia)
A patient is experiencing several adverse effects and minimal lipid level
changes while taking a statin for hypertriglyceridemia.
Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed next for
this patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
A patient reports headache, abdominal cramping, and heartburn since
beginning a statin for dyslipidemia.
Which response should the nurse make? - ANSWER ✔✔"These are
common side effects of statins. You should be able to tolerate them
better as time goes on."
A patient is prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor).