ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam
Select All That Apply
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperlipidemia.Which of the following are considered anti-lipemic medications? (Select All That Apply).
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleGemfibrozil is a fibrate that reduces triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol, commonly used to treat hyperlipidemia.Choice B rationaleSimvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing LDL cholesterol levels and is used in managing hyperlipidemia.Choice C rationaleEnalapril is an ACE inhibitor used to manage hypertension and heart failure, not typically used for hyperlipidemia.Choice D rationaleWarfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots and is not used for treating hyperlipidemia.Choice E rationaleFenofibrate is another fibrate like gemfibrozil, used to reduce triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol, making it an anti-lipemic medication.
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