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What is the primary function of statins?
What is the primary function of statins?
What is the role of clopidogrel (Plavix) as a medication?
What is the role of clopidogrel (Plavix) as a medication?
What is the primary effect of aspirin (ASA) as a medication?
What is the primary effect of aspirin (ASA) as a medication?
What is the effect of increased activity on HDL levels and blood flow/circulation?
What is the effect of increased activity on HDL levels and blood flow/circulation?
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What is the effect of low fat & low cholesterol diet on cholesterol levels?
What is the effect of low fat & low cholesterol diet on cholesterol levels?
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What is the primary function of antiplatelet aggregator medications?
What is the primary function of antiplatelet aggregator medications?
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What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) as medications?
What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) as medications?
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What are the nursing considerations for clopidogrel (Plavix) medication?
What are the nursing considerations for clopidogrel (Plavix) medication?
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What are the common effects of statins on cholesterol levels?
What are the common effects of statins on cholesterol levels?
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What are the nursing considerations for aspirin (ASA) medication?
What are the nursing considerations for aspirin (ASA) medication?
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Which medication can cause rhabdomyolysis due to breaking down skeletal muscle?
Which medication can cause rhabdomyolysis due to breaking down skeletal muscle?
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What is the primary effect of statin medications?
What is the primary effect of statin medications?
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What is the main consequence of narrowed coronary arteries?
What is the main consequence of narrowed coronary arteries?
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What is the characteristic of stable angina pectoris?
What is the characteristic of stable angina pectoris?
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What is the action of nitroglycerin medication?
What is the action of nitroglycerin medication?
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What should be done if pain is unrelieved 5 minutes after taking sublingual nitroglycerin?
What should be done if pain is unrelieved 5 minutes after taking sublingual nitroglycerin?
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What should be monitored before and after administering nitroglycerin?
What should be monitored before and after administering nitroglycerin?
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Why is it important to sit or lay down while taking nitroglycerin?
Why is it important to sit or lay down while taking nitroglycerin?
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What should be monitored when a patient is taking statin medications?
What should be monitored when a patient is taking statin medications?
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What is the potential consequence of decreased blood flow in narrowed coronary arteries?
What is the potential consequence of decreased blood flow in narrowed coronary arteries?
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