Atherosclerosis Treatment and Lifestyle Quiz

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What is the primary function of statins?

Reduce LDL levels by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis (correct)
Act as antiplatelet aggregator
Inhibit platelet activation and adhesion
Increase HDL levels by promoting healthy lifestyle

What is the role of clopidogrel (Plavix) as a medication?

Inhibit platelet activation and adhesion
Increase HDL levels and improve blood flow
Reduce LDL levels in the body
Act as antiplatelet aggregator (correct)

What is the primary effect of aspirin (ASA) as a medication?

Reduce LDL levels in the body
Act as antiplatelet aggregator (correct)
Increase HDL levels and improve blood flow
Inhibit platelet activation and adhesion

What is the effect of increased activity on HDL levels and blood flow/circulation?

Raises HDL levels and improves blood flow/circulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of low fat & low cholesterol diet on cholesterol levels?

Reduces LDL and Total Cholesterol levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antiplatelet aggregator medications?

Make platelets less sticky (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) as medications?

Reduce pain and inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the nursing considerations for clopidogrel (Plavix) medication?

Assess for signs and symptoms of bleeding Monitor platelets and hemoglobin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the common effects of statins on cholesterol levels?

Reduces LDLs and Total Cholesterol levels, may increase HDLs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the nursing considerations for aspirin (ASA) medication?

Assess for signs and symptoms of bleeding (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can cause rhabdomyolysis due to breaking down skeletal muscle?

Simvastatin (Zocor) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of statin medications?

Reduces LDLs and Total Cholesterol levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of narrowed coronary arteries?

Decreased blood flow (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stable angina pectoris?

Pain is predictable and occurs with moderate exertion in familiar pattern (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of nitroglycerin medication?

Increases oxygen and dilates peripheral vessels to decrease work for the heart (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if pain is unrelieved 5 minutes after taking sublingual nitroglycerin?

Call 911 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored before and after administering nitroglycerin?

Blood pressure, heart rate, and pain level (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to sit or lay down while taking nitroglycerin?

Due to potential decrease in blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored when a patient is taking statin medications?

Liver labs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of decreased blood flow in narrowed coronary arteries?

Ischemia of cardiac muscle and tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers