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| Select an antihyperlipidemic drug that is most effective at reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol. |
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Definition
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| Select an antihyperlipidemic drug that is most effective at reducing triglyceride levels. |
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Definition
| Fibrates (gemfibrozil, Lopid; fenofibrate, Tricor) |
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Term
| List the drugs that reduce cholesterol by binding to bile acids in the intestinal tract (bile acid sequestrants). |
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Definition
colestipol (Colestid)
cholestryramine (Questran)
colesevelam (Welchol) |
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Term
| Describe the side effects of bile acid sequestrants. (should mention reduced absorption of fat soluble vitamins [A,D,E,K] |
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Definition
Constipation
Flatulence
Nausea
heartburn |
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Term
| Describe the precautions taken when taking other medications while taking bile acid sequestrants. |
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Definition
| Take other drugs 1 hour before or 4 hours after bile acid sequestrant |
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Term
| Describe the side effects of statins. |
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Definition
Muscle aches and weakness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Constipation
Upper respiratory infection |
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Term
| Select an antihyperlipidemic drug that is most effective in raising HDL (good) cholesterol. |
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Definition
fenofibrate (Tricor)
niacin, vitamin B3 |
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Term
| Describe a common side effect of taking niacin (vitamin B3). |
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Definition
| Flushing is most common side effect |
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Term
| Describe the measures used to decrease the flushing associated with immediate release niacin (vitamin B3). |
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Definition
Take aspirin before niacin
Start with low dose and titrate upward slowly
Use sustained-release formula
Take food or milk with the niacin
Abstain from alcohol or hot drinks around the time niacin is taken |
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