Drug atorvastatin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Amoxil - ANSWERGeneric Name: Amoxicillin Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection 2. Crestor - ANSWERGeneric Name: Rosuvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) 3. Lipitor - ANSWERGeneric Name: Atorvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) 4. Nexium - ANSWERGeneric Name: Esomeprazole Drug Class...

Pharm Exam 3 / Pharmacology Exam 3 2024 This drug is an antiviral used in the treatment of Influenza A and B. It blocks the virus from uncoating and releasing new virus. - ANSWER-amantadine This drug is an HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor which decreases cholesterol synthesis in the liver. The major adverse effects include muscle/joint pain and, in severe cases, rhabdomyolysis - ANSWER-Atorvastatin

NURS 6521 / NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam A patient with bronchial asthma is prescribed a sustained-release preparation of theophylline. To help minimize the adverse effects of t he drug, which of the following should the nurse suggest? Selected Answer: Take it on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals Selected Answer: Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Bismuth A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the Nurse Practitioner that he is having adverse effects f...

Exam 2: NURS 620/ NURS620 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult/Gerontology Health Care I Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Dyslipidemia--> Desirable/optimal serum lipid levels ****** Answer: Total cholesterol: less than 200mg/dl Triglycerides: less than 150mg/dl HDL: women greater than 45, men greater than 40, cardio protective is greater than 60 LDL: less than 100, DM 50-70 Q: Screening for hyperlipidemia Answer: High Risk- •...

Antilipemic drugs HMG-coa reductase inhibitors Fibrates Bile acid sequestrants HMG-coa reductase inhibitor drugs atorvastatin Atorvastatin MOA inhibits HMG-coa to decrease cholesterol production in the liver Atorvastatin indication hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia Atorvastatin adverse effects "STAT" "S" in STAT sore muscles (cramps, spasms, aches) Report! Why report sore muscles with atorvastatin use? could be rhabdomyolysis "T" in STAT toxic to liver "A" in STAT avoid gr...

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...

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Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION What are examples of Potassium-sparing diuretics? What are the a/e? What teaching is indicated with these medications? Answer: What are examples of Potassium-sparing diuretics? -spironolactone What are the a/e? -Hyperkalemia What teaching is indicated with these medications? -Limit foods high in K+ -Avoid salt substitutes ...

NR661/ NR 661 Cardiovascular (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Which hypertensive is most likely to have adverse blood pressure effects from excessive sodium consumption? a. 21 year old Asian American Male b. 35 year old menstruating female c. 55 year old post menopausal female d. 70 year old african american male Answer: d. 70 year old african american male QUESTION An 87 year old has a history of symptoma...

TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Amoxil - Answer- Generic Name: Amoxicillin Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection 2. Crestor - Answer- Generic Name: Rosuvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) 3. Lipitor - Answer- Generic Name: Atorvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) 4. Ne...