20 Questions
What is the primary function of statins?
Reduce LDL levels by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis
What is the role of clopidogrel (Plavix) as a medication?
Act as antiplatelet aggregator
What is the primary effect of aspirin (ASA) as a medication?
Act as antiplatelet aggregator
What is the effect of increased activity on HDL levels and blood flow/circulation?
Raises HDL levels and improves blood flow/circulation
What is the effect of low fat & low cholesterol diet on cholesterol levels?
Reduces LDL and Total Cholesterol levels
What is the primary function of antiplatelet aggregator medications?
Make platelets less sticky
What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) as medications?
Reduce pain and inflammation
What are the nursing considerations for clopidogrel (Plavix) medication?
Assess for signs and symptoms of bleeding Monitor platelets and hemoglobin
What are the common effects of statins on cholesterol levels?
Reduces LDLs and Total Cholesterol levels, may increase HDLs
What are the nursing considerations for aspirin (ASA) medication?
Assess for signs and symptoms of bleeding
Which medication can cause rhabdomyolysis due to breaking down skeletal muscle?
Simvastatin (Zocor)
What is the primary effect of statin medications?
Reduces LDLs and Total Cholesterol levels
What is the main consequence of narrowed coronary arteries?
Decreased blood flow
What is the characteristic of stable angina pectoris?
Pain is predictable and occurs with moderate exertion in familiar pattern
What is the action of nitroglycerin medication?
Increases oxygen and dilates peripheral vessels to decrease work for the heart
What should be done if pain is unrelieved 5 minutes after taking sublingual nitroglycerin?
Call 911
What should be monitored before and after administering nitroglycerin?
Blood pressure, heart rate, and pain level
Why is it important to sit or lay down while taking nitroglycerin?
Due to potential decrease in blood pressure
What should be monitored when a patient is taking statin medications?
Liver labs
What is the potential consequence of decreased blood flow in narrowed coronary arteries?
Ischemia of cardiac muscle and tissue
Test your knowledge about atherosclerosis treatment methods and lifestyle changes with this quiz. Learn about smoking and alcohol cessation, low-fat and low-cholesterol diets, exercise, antiplatelet aggregators, lipid-lowering medications, and more.
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