Lipitor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 Top 200 Medications - RxTechE. Quetiapine Fumarate Brand: Seroquel Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Mood Disorders Schedule: NCLM Lisinopril Brand: Prinivil Class: ACEi Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM Atorvastatin Brand: Lipitor Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Cholesterol lowering Schedu...

NCLEX DEC FILE 3 1. Which assessment best determines the effectiveness of Sumatriptan (triptans are used for treatment of Migraines so… Termination of the migraine 2. Pt with schizophrenia is prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine – first generation antipsychotic) oral concentrate The medication may cause excessive salivation and no direct skin contact (both correct – not a good question) 3. Which best assessment best determines the pt is developing tardive dyskinesia Twisting, wri...

CPhT Practice Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 A patient is taking carbamazepine for seizures. Which of the following may increase its effects? - ANSWERSGrapefruit juice Which drug recall is classified as one in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of the medication will cause or lead to a serious adverse event or even death? - ANSWERSClass I Which standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? - ANSWERSGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Which of th...

Final Exam: NUR2407/ NUR 2407 Pharmacology (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: What is essential for nurse to remember when administering potassium supplements? Answer: Hold the med if potassium levels are above 5.0 -don't chew -effects heart rate. Q: A hypertensive client is bothered by a persistent, dry cough. Which of the client's meds is most likely the cause? Answer: Enalapril (ACE inhibitor) also caus...

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ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Study Set Questions and Answers 100% Solved • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (eyes) o Inc lutein (carotenoid found in vit A) foods - kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens o Inc antioxidants, vit E & B12 Anorexia nervosa o Weight pt DAILY @ the same time o Stay w/ pt during and 1hr after meal (pv vomit) o RN sched meals o Privileges based on direct wt gain Atorvastatin o Lipitor (tx high cholesterol) o Okay to take w/ OJ, coffee, milk o Contra...

What are some examples of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)? CORRECT ANS atorvastatin (Lipitor); rosuvastatin (Crestor) What are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) used for? CORRECT ANS D - cholesterol synthesis D - LDL I - HDL D - triglycerides D - inflammation What are the adverse effects, side effects & general information for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)? CORRECT ANS GI upset; Elevated enzymes; Myopathy (rhabdomyolysis) Are there any drug or food interactio...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL SOLVED SOLUTION A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being discharged with a new prescription for the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor captopril (Capoten). The nurse's discharge instruction should include reporting which problem to the healthcare provider? A) Weight loss. B) Dizziness. C) Muscle cramps. D) Dry mucous membranes. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Dizziness The client should be prepared to implement measu...

A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct - Answer Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and antihypertensive agent. (D) indicates a reduction in hypertensi...

AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice Questions with Certified Solutions Which medication is used for treating Gout? - A. Prozac - B. Zyloprim - C. Amoxicillin - D. Lipitor B. Zyloprim Mr. Forth, who has had diabetes for 6 years, accidentally cut his leg last week. He mentions it's getting redder and not healing. What should you tell him? - A. It's unusual for diabetics to experience increased redness after a cut. - B. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness a...