NUR 2474 Pharmacology Rasmussen Quiz Module 6
Cholestyramine is a...(Ans- bile acid sequestrant
How does cholestyramine work?(Ans- Binds with the bile in the gut and prevent resorption. The bile and drug are then excreted in the feces.
What are the uses for cholestyramine?(Ans- To reduce LDL, increase VLDL and reduce hyperlipidemia.
Adverse Effect for Cholestyramine (Ans- Constipation
What should the nurse do for the patient taking cholestyramine who reports constipation?(Ans- increase their fluids
What should the nurse do for the patient taking cholestyramine who reports persistent diarrhea?(Ans- give antidiarrheal medications
How should the nurse administer cholestyramine?(Ans- the nurse must open the medication pouch and dilute it with water or juice and have patient drink the mixture
Should the patient take any other medications before taking the Bile Acid Sequestrant medication at least 4 hrs earlier?(Ans- Yes!
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When is the best time to take cholestyramine and why?(Ans- In the evening before bedtime to mimic the body's natural production of cholesterol.
Triglyceride therapeutic range is...(Ans- less than 150 mg/dL
High Triglyceride range is...(Ans- above 150 mg/dL
HDL levels therapeutic range is...(Ans- less than 40 mg/dL
LDL levels therapeutic range is...(Ans- less than 100 mg/dL
- types of angina
(Ans- chronic stable, variant, unstable
Explain chronic stable angina causes (Ans- emotional excitement, large meals, cold, stressors
Explain variant angina characteristics (Ans- not CAD, but due to lack of blood, the coronary arteries can spasm.No cure. Need CABG.
Explain unstable angina characteristics (Ans- Come before an MI. Severe CAD with vasospasm. Symptoms of angina at rest, new onset of exertional angina, intensification. Pain at rest and can occur anytime without any indication.
Nitroglycerin is an...(Ans- Nitrate
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