High intensity statins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 565 WEEK 3 HYPERTENSION LIPID HYPERTENSION PROTOCOL: INITIAL VISIT 1) RATIONALE a) This protocol will assist in the differentiation between essential hypertension and renal artery stenosis to aid in the identification of patients in need of referral to nephrology to prevent further renal damage from an unidentified renal artery stenosis. The design of the protocol for UTI encompasses these principles. 2) SYMPTOMS a) HYPERTENSION i) Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg ii) Other possibl...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

APN Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 How often do you screen for smoking? - ANSWERSEvery visit Optimal LDL - ANSWERS<100 Guidelines for starting statin - ANSWERS- patients with any form of atherosclerotic disease - LDL >190 - patients with DM (aged 40 -75) with LDL of 70 - 189 mg/dL - patients without DM (aged 40 -75) with an estimated 10-year ASCVD risk greater than or equal to 7.5% (using calculator) - statins decrease inflammation Atorvastatin & simvastatin ri...

NURS 5336 Family 3- Final Exam Questions and Answers1 1. Which of the following is a high intensity statin therapy Rosuvastatin 20-40 2. Depression is more common if there is a family history True 3. Clinicians are greatly concerned with liver disease in patients taking statins Check ALT (alanine aminotransferase) at baseline. Repeat only if symptoms of hepatotoxicity occur (from prescriber’s letter in module) With the use of a lipid-lowering resin, which of the following enzy...

NURS 5336 Family 3- Final Exam Questions an1. Which of the following is a high intensity statin therapy Rosuvastatin 20-40 2. Depression is more common if there is a family history True 3. Clinicians are greatly concerned with liver disease in patients taking statins Check ALT (alanine aminotransferase) at baseline. Repeat only if symptoms of hepatotoxicity occur (from prescriber’s letter in module) With the use of a lipid-lowering resin, which of the following enzymes should be ...

NR 508 Week 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is: 1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL 2. To reduce atherogenesis 3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins 4. All of the above 2. To reduce atherogenesis When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? 1. Total LDL 2. Fasting HDL 3. Coronary artery disease risk level 4. Fasting total choleste...

How are lipids carried on lipoproteins in the blood because they are insoluble in water Proteins found on lipoproteins apolipoproteins Density of lipoprotein with less lipid and greater protein more dense Density of lipoprotein with more lipids and less protein less dense Major bloodstream lipoproteins chylomicrons, vLDL, LDL, HDL Chylomicrons least dense of the lipoproteins and are triglyceride-rich particles that are formed in the intestine Function of Chylo...

ABFM Focused on Cardio Retest Placement test Exam Questions with complete solutions 2024/2025 What are high intensity statins? - correct answer atorvastatin 40-80mg rosuvastatin 20mg *decreased LDL by >50% HFrEF vs HFpEF - correct answer HFrEF < or equal to 40% HFpEF > 50% HFpEF borderline EF 41-49% Treatment modalities HFrEF - correct answer 1. reduce preload (diuretics, nitrates) 2. reduce afterload (ACEI, hydralazine, nitrates) 3. sympathetic blockade (BB) 4. al...

FNP Sarah Michelle Review Qs&As Initiate statin therapy when ASCVD risk is - ANS->7.5% Total cholesterol should be - ANS-<200 mg/dL Total triglycerides should be - ANS-<150 HDL - ANS-40-60 mg/dL LDL - ANS-<100 How often to check lipid profile on normal healthy adult - ANS-every 5 years How often to recheck lipid panel after medication initiated - ANS-1-3 months until stabilized Arcus senilus - ANS-a benign white or gray opaque ring in the corneal margin of the eye due to high...

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