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This lipoprotein is known as the "good cholesterol."
This lipoprotein is known as the "good cholesterol."
This eating plan is recommended in the NCEP III guidelines.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
This drug class includes atorvastatin.
What are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)?
This statin is considered to have the most favorable benefit-cost ratio.
What is atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Patients taking niacin should have this laboratory value monitored because it may increase.
What is blood glucose?
This lipoprotein is known as the "bad cholesterol."
What is LDL?
This type of exercise is emphasized to improve lipid levels.
What is regular aerobic exercise?
Cholestyramine belongs to this drug class.
What are bile acid sequestrants?
This medication is available over the counter but may cause hepatotoxicity.
What is niacin?
OTC niacin can cause toxicity to this organ.
What is the liver?
Dyslipidemia is another term for this condition involving elevated blood lipids.
What is hyperlipidemia?
Name two lifestyle changes recommended before drug therapy begins.
What are weight loss, smoking cessation, regular exercise, increased soluble fiber, or a low-fat diet?
Fenofibrate belongs to this drug class.
What are fibrates?
This medication works by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine.
What is ezetimibe (Zetia)?
Smoking cessation is recommended because it reduces this major health risk.
What is cardiovascular disease (or coronary artery disease)?
This cardiovascular disease risk is strongly associated with dyslipidemia.
What is atherosclerosis?
This syndrome includes increased waist circumference, triglycerides, blood pressure, fasting glucose, and decreased HDL.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Ezetimibe belongs to this drug class.
What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors?
This medication binds bile acids in the intestine.
What is cholestyramine (Questran/Prevalite)?
A nurse is educating a patient prescribed atorvastatin. Which laboratory test should be monitored because statins may cause liver injury?
What are liver function tests (AST/ALT)?
These are the four components measured in a standard lipid profile.
What are total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides?
Drug therapy is generally started after this amount of unsuccessful lifestyle modification.
What is 6 months?
Alirocumab belongs to this newer drug class.
What are PCSK9 inhibitors?
This medication is no longer routinely recommended for patients with high triglycerides who fail to achieve desired responses.
What is niacin?
A patient taking both atorvastatin and fenofibrate reports severe muscle pain and weakness. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as possible evidence of this serious adverse reaction requiring immediate evaluation.
What is rhabdomyolysis (or statin-induced myopathy)?