Introductory Clinical Pharmacology Unit 8
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse will point out the
drug operates via which mechanisms?(SATA) - answer--Increases excretion of cholesterol
Reduces production of triglycerides
A nurse is analyzing the chemistry profile of a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which
measurements will the nurse prioritize on the lipid profile? Select all that apply. - answer--Total
cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL
The nurse is conducting a preadministration assessment on a client prescribed simvastatin. Which
factors should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply. - answer--Dietary history
Vital signs
Weight
The nurse is preparing to teach discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed an antihyperlipidemic
medication. Which information about the drug should the nurse prioritize in the teaching? Select all that
apply. - answer--Reason for taking the prescribed drug
Drug name
Correct dose
The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction
should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? - answer--Tingling
The nurse is finishing a teaching session with a client who is prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse
determines the session is successful when the client correctly chooses which instruction? - answer--
Observe caution while driving
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The health care provider has prescribed ezetimibe for a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. The nurse
is prepared to prioritize which assessment to evaluate the drug's effectiveness? - answer--Frequently
monitoring blood cholesterol
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with hyperlipidemia about the prescribed cholestyramine. Which
instruction should the nurse prioritize for the client? - answer--"Eat foods high in dietary fiber."
The nurse is preparing to administer colestipol to the client. Which method should the nurse prioritize to
administer this medication? - answer--Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.
The client asks the nurse if garlic will truly help improve cardiovascular health. The nurse can point out
that garlic is recognized to produce which effects? Select all that apply. - answer--Lower serum
triglyceride levels
Lower blood pressure
Prevention of atherosclerosis
A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this therapy long term. The primary health
care provider has prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which nursing diagnosis would be
most likely? - answer--Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cholestyramine powder for pruritus treatment.
What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client? Select all that apply. -
answer--Mix the drug in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water.
Mix the drug with fluid soups or pulpy fruits.
Do not ingest the drug in the dry form.
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of middle-aged client's ways to reduce hypertension. Which
instructions should the nurse point out during this session? Select all that apply. - answer--Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress.
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse will point out the
drug operates via which mechanisms?(SATA) - answer--Increases excretion of cholesterol
Reduces production of triglycerides
A nurse is analyzing the chemistry profile of a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which
measurements will the nurse prioritize on the lipid profile? Select all that apply. - answer--Total
cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL
The nurse is conducting a preadministration assessment on a client prescribed simvastatin. Which
factors should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply. - answer--Dietary history
Vital signs
Weight
The nurse is preparing to teach discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed an antihyperlipidemic
medication. Which information about the drug should the nurse prioritize in the teaching? Select all that
apply. - answer--Reason for taking the prescribed drug
Drug name
Correct dose
The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction
should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? - answer--Tingling
The nurse is finishing a teaching session with a client who is prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse
determines the session is successful when the client correctly chooses which instruction? - answer--
Observe caution while driving
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The health care provider has prescribed ezetimibe for a client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. The nurse
is prepared to prioritize which assessment to evaluate the drug's effectiveness? - answer--Frequently
monitoring blood cholesterol
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with hyperlipidemia about the prescribed cholestyramine. Which
instruction should the nurse prioritize for the client? - answer--"Eat foods high in dietary fiber."
The nurse is preparing to administer colestipol to the client. Which method should the nurse prioritize to
administer this medication? - answer--Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.
The client asks the nurse if garlic will truly help improve cardiovascular health. The nurse can point out
that garlic is recognized to produce which effects? Select all that apply. - answer--Lower serum
triglyceride levels
Lower blood pressure
Prevention of atherosclerosis
A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this therapy long term. The primary health
care provider has prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which nursing diagnosis would be
most likely? - answer--Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cholestyramine powder for pruritus treatment.
What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client? Select all that apply. -
answer--Mix the drug in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water.
Mix the drug with fluid soups or pulpy fruits.
Do not ingest the drug in the dry form.
The nurse is preparing to teach a group of middle-aged client's ways to reduce hypertension. Which
instructions should the nurse point out during this session? Select all that apply. - answer--Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress.
