HTN,Lipid Meds

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Pregunta 1

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T or F. African Americans respond better to a Thiazide diuretic.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 2

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T or F. Beta blockers are 1st line drugs for HTN.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 3

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Select all that apply. Which of the following are thiazide diuretics.
Respuesta
  • HCTZ
  • Indapamide
  • Lasix
  • Spironolactone
  • Metolazone

Pregunta 4

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Which class of diuretics inhibits distal convoluted tubule sodium and chloride re-absorption?
Respuesta
  • Loop
  • Potassium Sparing
  • Potassium Wasting

Pregunta 5

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Select all that apply. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances can occur with thiazide diuretics?
Respuesta
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypehalemia
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypernatremia
  • Hypomagnesemia
  • Hypermagnesemia

Pregunta 6

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Chlorthalidone and indapamide, are longer acting thiazide diuretics, more potent than HCTZ and carry a higher risk for hypokalemia.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 7

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A dose of HCTZ greater than _____mg has an increased risk for hypokalemia.
Respuesta
  • 30mg
  • 70mg
  • 50mg
  • 60mg

Pregunta 8

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What should the NP monitor when a patient is on thiazide diuretics? Select all that apply.
Respuesta
  • BUN
  • Serum Creatinine or CrCl
  • Heart rate
  • Blood pressure
  • Vision changes
  • Electrolytes

Pregunta 9

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T or F. Thiazide diuretics are commonly combined with other anti-hypertensives.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 10

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T or F. Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in persons with gout as they increase uric acid.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 11

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T or F. Loop diuretics are used more often for edema than HTN.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 12

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The following are exemplar Loop Diuretics:
Respuesta
  • Lasix
  • HCTZ
  • Lisinopril
  • Bumetanide
  • Indapamide
  • Metolazone
  • Toresemide

Pregunta 13

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Identify the MOA for loop diuretics from the choices below:
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  • Inhibits distal convoluted tubule Na+ and Cl reabsorption
  • Inhibits Loop of Henle and proximal/distal convoluted tubule Na+ and Cl reabsorption
  • Stops the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

Pregunta 14

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Loop diuretics are contraindicated in patients with:
Respuesta
  • Shellfish allergies
  • Sulfa allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Edema

Pregunta 15

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Loop diuretics:
Respuesta
  • Increase K+ and decrease Urea
  • Increase WBG
  • Decrease K+ and Increase Urea
  • Increase neutrophils

Pregunta 16

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T or F. Potassium Sparing Diuretics have weak diuretic activity.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 17

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Exemplars of Potassium Sparing Diuretics Includes: (select all that apply)
Respuesta
  • Triameterene
  • Lasix
  • Bumentanide
  • Spironalactone
  • HCTZ
  • Eplerenone

Pregunta 18

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Spironolactone:
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  • Decreases K+ and Urea
  • Increases K+ and decreases Urea
  • Increases K+ and Urea
  • Increases Na+

Pregunta 19

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Lisinopril should be d/c if serum K+ increases more than?
Respuesta
  • 40%
  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 30%

Pregunta 20

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Which ACE is not used often for maintenance therapy d/t a short half-life and multiple dosing?
Respuesta
  • Benazepril
  • Catorpil
  • Lisinopril
  • Ramipril

Pregunta 21

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If a patient is at high risk for renal artery stenosis, how soon after initiating ACEI should the patient's Cr be checked?
Respuesta
  • 1 week
  • 1 month
  • 48 hours
  • 3-5 days

Pregunta 22

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Which patient populations have a greater risk of developing angioedema with the use of ACEI? Select all that apply.
Respuesta
  • Asian
  • Latino
  • Pacific Islander
  • Caucasian
  • African American

Pregunta 23

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ACEI therapy is preferred for the following populations (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Patient's with Diabetic Kidney Disease
  • Pregnant Women
  • Patients with DM
  • Young patients
  • Patients who are Post MI
  • Patients with Heart Failure
  • Patients with Angina

Pregunta 24

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ACEI and ARBS can have the following additional positive effects (select all that apply):
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  • Improve oxygenation to the heart
  • Decrease inappropriate remodeling of heart muscle after MI
  • Reduce effects of diabetes on the kidneys
  • Improve insulin sensitivity
  • All of the Above

Pregunta 25

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What is a possible inconvenient but not life threatening adverse reaction from ACEI therapy?
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  • Itching
  • Bradykinin mediated cough
  • Edema
  • Tachycardia

Pregunta 26

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ACEI can increase K+
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 27

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An increase in Cr with ACEI therapy is often transient.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 28

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What is the most common adverse reaction to ACEI therapy?
Respuesta
  • SOB
  • Hypotension
  • Bradycardia
  • Fever

Pregunta 29

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The following are exemplars for ARBS (select all that apply)
Respuesta
  • Lisinopril
  • Losartan
  • Amlodipine
  • Valsartan
  • Verapamil
  • Olmesartan

Pregunta 30

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ARBS prevent the binding of Angiotensin II to receptors in the kidneys, brain, heart and arterial walls-inhibit RAAS and cause fall in peripheral resistance.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 31

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ARBS may never be combined with which class of drug?
Respuesta
  • Thiazide diuretics
  • ACEI
  • CC Blockers
  • Direct Renin Inhibitors

Pregunta 32

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ACEI and ARBS should be avoided in:
Respuesta
  • Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant
  • Menopausal women
  • Patients with DM
  • The elderly

Pregunta 33

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ARBS can be a good choice for patients with Gout because:
Respuesta
  • There is decreased uric acid secretion
  • Increased uric acid secretion

Pregunta 34

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T or F. ARBS can raise serum K+.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 35

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The Direct Renin Inhibitor Tekturna shares this possible side effect with ACEI.
Respuesta
  • Increased WBG
  • Angioedema
  • Cough
  • Decreased K+

Pregunta 36

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T or F. Tekturna can increase serum K+.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 37

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T or F. ARBS are contraindicated in patients with Renal Artery Stenosis.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 38

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T or F. You can combine ACEI, ARBS and DRI.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 39

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The following is true of dihydropyridine CCB (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Are potent vasodilators that lower calcium influx into the smooth muscle.
  • Have little or no negative effect on cardiac contractility and conduction.
  • Can treat chronic stable angina
  • Can be used in patients with CHF

Pregunta 40

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Dihyropyridine CCB include (select all that apply)
Respuesta
  • Norvasc
  • Losartan
  • Nifedipine
  • Benazepril
  • Felodipine

Pregunta 41

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T or F. Peripheral edema can be caused by amlodipine.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 42

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Which class of drugs can be combined with Amlodipine to reduce peripheral edema?
Respuesta
  • ARBS
  • DRI
  • ACES
  • Thiazide Diuretics

Pregunta 43

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Dihyrdopyridine CCB have greater efficacy in African Americans.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 44

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T or F. ACEI can never be prescribed to African Americans.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 45

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The following is true of non-dihyrdopyridine CCB (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Can treat A-fib
  • Can be effective in proteinuria reduction.
  • Have a depressive effect on cardiac contractility and conduction
  • Should be avoided in patients who are taking beta blockers

Pregunta 46

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T or F. Verapamil has the strongest inotropic effect of the non-dihyrdopyridine CCB and should be avoided in patients with Heart Failure.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 47

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Verapamil can interact with the following (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Simvastatin
  • Lithium
  • Amiodarone
  • Codeine
  • Spironalactone

Pregunta 48

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T or F. Beta blockers are 1st line in the treatment of HTN.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 49

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Cardio-selective beta-blockers include (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Atenolol
  • Metropolol
  • Coreg
  • Propranolol
  • Bisoprolol
  • Esmolol
  • Acebutolol

Pregunta 50

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Propranolol is a non-cardioselective beta-blocker that is used for symptom management with which endocrine issue:
Respuesta
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism

Pregunta 51

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T or F. CCB and Beta-blockers can used for prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 52

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T or F. Beta-blockers are superior protection against stroke.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 53

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An example of mixed alpha and beta blocker is:
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  • Carvedilol (coreg)
  • Nadolol
  • Atenolol
  • Propranolol

Pregunta 54

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What is major consideration when prescribing a beta-blocker in a patient with DM?
Respuesta
  • It can mask hypogylcemia
  • It can cause tachycardia
  • Can improve blood glucose
  • Protects against strokes

Pregunta 55

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In a patient with decompensated bronchospastic disease with stable angina, the NP should prescribe:
Respuesta
  • A beta-blocker
  • A cardio-selective dihydropyridine
  • ACEI
  • Aspirin

Pregunta 56

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S/E of beta-blockers can include (select all that apply):
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  • Hypotension
  • Bradycardia
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • 2nd and 3rd degree AV Block
  • Angioedema

Pregunta 57

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T or F. Discontinuation of beta-blockers needs to occur over a few weeks.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 58

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Clonodine belongs to which class of anti-hypertensives?
Respuesta
  • ACEI
  • DRI
  • Beta-blockers
  • Centrally Acting Agents

Pregunta 59

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Centrally acting agents can be used to treat which condition in pediatric patients.
Respuesta
  • Depression
  • Dry Mouth
  • ADHD
  • Dizziness

Pregunta 60

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Possible Adverse Reactions to Centrally Acting Agents includes (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Lightheadedness
  • Rash
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Bradycarida

Pregunta 61

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T or F. Patients wanting to come off of clonidine need to be tapered due to risk for rebound HTN.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 62

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Methyldopa is indicated in which population?
Respuesta
  • Elderly
  • Pregnant women
  • Adolescents
  • African Amercians

Pregunta 63

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A contraindication for Methyldopa is:
Respuesta
  • Kidney Disease
  • DM
  • CHF
  • Active Hepatic Disease

Pregunta 64

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T or F. The MOA of methyldopa is it stimulates the Alpha 2 adrenergic receptors.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 65

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Prazosin a peripherally acting agent, while not a 1st line anti-hypertensive is effective in treating:
Respuesta
  • Anigna
  • HF
  • PTSD and associated night terrors
  • The elderly

Pregunta 66

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T or F. Doxazosin should be taken at bedtime due to risk for postural lightheadedness.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 67

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The following should be avoided in pregnancy (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • ACEI
  • ARBS
  • Direct Renin Inhibitors
  • Sprionolactone
  • Eplerenone
  • Methyldopa

Pregunta 68

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In addition to methyldopa, which two other drugs are commonly used for HTN in pregnancy:
Respuesta
  • Lisinopril and Clonidine
  • Norvasc and Tekturna
  • Losartan and Spironalactone
  • Labetalol and Nifedipine

Pregunta 69

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T or F. Betablockers are not recommended as initial therapy in children.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 70

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Which class of diuretics is used in fluid volume overload?
Respuesta
  • Thiazide
  • Potassium Sparing
  • Loop
  • HCTZ

Pregunta 71

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When using Digoxin to treat Stage C Heart Failure, the NP knows which medicine can upset the narrow therapeutic index of the drug:
Respuesta
  • Diltiazem
  • Benazapril
  • Spironolactone
  • ASA

Pregunta 72

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T or F. Digoxin increases myocardial contractility.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 73

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The therapeutic index for digoxin is:
Respuesta
  • 0.10-0.20
  • 0.1-0.3
  • 0.5-0.9
  • 0.3-0.8

Pregunta 74

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T or F. Low K+ and Mg+ and high Ca+ increase the risk for digoxin toxicity.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 75

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Signs of toxicity to tell your patient who is taking digoxin are (select all that apply):
Respuesta
  • Seeing green and yellow halos
  • Delirium and confusion
  • Insomina
  • Weakness
  • Dry Mouth

Pregunta 76

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitors are more commonly known as:
Respuesta
  • Statins
  • ARBS
  • Fibrates
  • Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Pregunta 77

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The primary treatment goal of statins is to:
Respuesta
  • Increase LDL
  • Increase HDL
  • Decrease LDL
  • Increase Liver Function

Pregunta 78

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T or F. It is fine for pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant to take simvastatin.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 79

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Which group of patients could benefit from statins:
Respuesta
  • Age 21 years> with an LDL>190
  • Patients with active liver disease
  • African American Females
  • Smokers

Pregunta 80

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Statins should be discontinued if which lab value if it is >3x the normal value?
Respuesta
  • GGT
  • TSH
  • ALT
  • WBG

Pregunta 81

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There is an increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis with which drug interactions:
Respuesta
  • gemfibrozil and statins
  • Statins and ACEI
  • Beta-blockers and Statins
  • Calcium channel blockers and statins

Pregunta 82

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What lab level should be checked if a patient complains of muscle pain while taking a statin?
Respuesta
  • Vitamin D
  • B12
  • Platelets
  • Hgb

Pregunta 83

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T or F. New onset DM is less common with pravastatin and pitavastatin.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 84

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Before changing a patient to new statin. the NP should ensure the patient has been adhering to their current statin medication by checking:
Respuesta
  • BP
  • CMP
  • Lipid panel
  • Fasting Blood Glucose

Pregunta 85

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T or F. Short acting statins like Lovastatin should be taken at bedtime?
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 86

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Lower doses of rosuvastatin is recommended in which population?
Respuesta
  • African Americans
  • Latinos
  • Canadians
  • Asians

Pregunta 87

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One of the advantages of zetia over statins is:
Respuesta
  • You can give it to children younger than 10 y/o
  • It is indicated for use in pregnant women
  • It raises HDL
  • It raises LDL

Pregunta 88

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T or F. The MOA of Zetia is the inhibition of cholesterol at the small intestine.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 89

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PCSK9 Inhibitors like Alirocumab and Evolocumab:
Respuesta
  • Are inexpensive
  • Are powerful at lowering LDL
  • Are less effective than statins
  • Can be taken orally

Pregunta 90

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T or F. Alirocumab must be stored in the refrigerator.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 91

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T or F. PCSK9 inhibitors should be avoided in pregnancy.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 92

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What is one way to decrease the flushing side effect that can come with the use of Niacin?
Respuesta
  • Take it with milk
  • Take it at bedtime
  • Take 325mg ASA 30 minutes before
  • Take it on an empty stomach

Pregunta 93

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T or F. Fibrates are only taken to reduce high triglycerides.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 94

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Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate should not be taken with statins because:
Respuesta
  • Increased risk for heart palpitations
  • Increase risk for drug interactions
  • They potentiate each other
  • Causes flushing

Pregunta 95

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Fibrates should be avoided in (Select all that apply)
Respuesta
  • Hepatic Impairment
  • Lactation
  • Pregnancy
  • In children over age 10 with Triglycerides >500

Pregunta 96

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T or F. Statins can be used in children older than age ten with an elevated LDL.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 97

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids are helpful in reducing:
Respuesta
  • Trigylcerides
  • WBG
  • HDL
  • Muscle Pain
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