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Which condition is described as high amounts of bad cholesterol and/or low amounts of good cholesterol in the blood?
Which condition is described as high amounts of bad cholesterol and/or low amounts of good cholesterol in the blood?
Dyslipidemia
Mr. Hussain was recently prescribed a statin. Which condition is he likely being treated for?
Mr. Hussain was recently prescribed a statin. Which condition is he likely being treated for?
Dyslipidemia
Which description best describes a thrombus?
Which description best describes a thrombus?
A blood clot that has formed in a blood vessel
Which condition is treated with diuretics?
Which condition is treated with diuretics?
What is a purpose of the ventricles?
What is a purpose of the ventricles?
What is a purpose of the arteries?
What is a purpose of the arteries?
Which drug class is used to treat a blood clot?
Which drug class is used to treat a blood clot?
Which condition is described as swelling in body tissues due to fluid backup?
Which condition is described as swelling in body tissues due to fluid backup?
How is hypertension best described?
How is hypertension best described?
Which drug class is used to treat high blood pressure?
Which drug class is used to treat high blood pressure?
Which drug class does icosapent ethyl belong to?
Which drug class does icosapent ethyl belong to?
Which dosage form does fenofibrate come in?
Which dosage form does fenofibrate come in?
Which medication has a drug interaction with grapefruit?
Which medication has a drug interaction with grapefruit?
Which medication could cause a dangerous reaction in a patient who is severely allergic to shellfish?
Which medication could cause a dangerous reaction in a patient who is severely allergic to shellfish?
What is the brand name of colesevelam?
What is the brand name of colesevelam?
Which cholesterol medication is over-the-counter?
Which cholesterol medication is over-the-counter?
Mr. Sato wants to know if his cholesterol medication will interact with any other medication in his profile. Which medication should be separated from Mr. Sato's other meds?
Mr. Sato wants to know if his cholesterol medication will interact with any other medication in his profile. Which medication should be separated from Mr. Sato's other meds?
What is the generic name of Lipitor? Select one:
What is the generic name of Lipitor? Select one:
Mrs. Kim is complaining of muscle aches after taking a medication. Which medication is the most likely culprit for this side effect?
Mrs. Kim is complaining of muscle aches after taking a medication. Which medication is the most likely culprit for this side effect?
Which medication can cause injection site reactions?
Which medication can cause injection site reactions?
What is the generic name of Repatha?
What is the generic name of Repatha?
What is the brand name of simvastatin?
What is the brand name of simvastatin?
What is the drug class of pitavastatin?
What is the drug class of pitavastatin?
Mrs. Lopez hands you her medication list and wants to know which cholesterol medication is over-the-counter. Which medication is OTC?
Mrs. Lopez hands you her medication list and wants to know which cholesterol medication is over-the-counter. Which medication is OTC?
Which medication can increase bleeding risk if taken with warfarin?
Which medication can increase bleeding risk if taken with warfarin?
What is a common side effect of statin medications?
What is a common side effect of statin medications?
Which medication could cause an issue in a patient who is severely allergic to shellfish?
Which medication could cause an issue in a patient who is severely allergic to shellfish?
Mr. Russo is receiving an injectable cholesterol med. Which cholesterol medication is available in an injectable form?
Mr. Russo is receiving an injectable cholesterol med. Which cholesterol medication is available in an injectable form?
Mrs. Beelwa had a reaction at her injection site after taking a certain medication. Which medication in her profile is the most likely culprit for this reaction?
Mrs. Beelwa had a reaction at her injection site after taking a certain medication. Which medication in her profile is the most likely culprit for this reaction?
Which cholesterol medication should be separated from other oral meds?
Which cholesterol medication should be separated from other oral meds?
Your pharmacist is giving a consultation to a patient who is starting hydrochlorothiazide. Which adverse reaction do you expect her to tell the patient about?
Your pharmacist is giving a consultation to a patient who is starting hydrochlorothiazide. Which adverse reaction do you expect her to tell the patient about?
Which time of day should patients take a diuretic medication?
Which time of day should patients take a diuretic medication?
What is the generic name of Dyrenium?
What is the generic name of Dyrenium?
Maxzide combines hydrochlorothiazide with which other medication?
Maxzide combines hydrochlorothiazide with which other medication?
You are reviewing a patient's allergy history, and you notice they have a severe allergy to sulfa. Which medication should be used with caution in this patient?
You are reviewing a patient's allergy history, and you notice they have a severe allergy to sulfa. Which medication should be used with caution in this patient?
Which diuretic is available in an injectable form?
Which diuretic is available in an injectable form?
Which drug class does Hydrodiuril belong to?
Which drug class does Hydrodiuril belong to?
What is the brand name of chlorthalidone?
What is the brand name of chlorthalidone?
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Study Notes
Dyslipidemia and Associated Medications
- Dyslipidemia: Condition characterized by high levels of bad cholesterol or low levels of good cholesterol in the blood.
- Statins are commonly prescribed to treat dyslipidemia.
Thrombus and Related Conditions
- Thrombus: A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel.
- Anticoagulants are drug class used to treat blood clots.
Edema and Diuretics
- Edema: Swelling in body tissues due to fluid accumulation; diuretics are prescribed to treat this condition.
- Diuretics typically lead to increased urination; best taken in the morning.
Cardiovascular Functions
- Ventricles: Heart chambers responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
- Arteries: Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Hypertension and Treatment
- Hypertension: Defined as high blood pressure within blood vessels.
- Antihypertensives are medications utilized to manage high blood pressure.
Cholesterol Medications and Their Classes
- Icosapent ethyl: Belongs to the fish oils class; used for cholesterol management.
- Fenofibrate: Available in an oral solid dosage form.
- Simvastatin interacts with grapefruit, which can increase the medication's effects.
- Niacin is the only over-the-counter cholesterol medication listed.
Specific Medications and Their Effects
- Lovaza can cause adverse reactions in patients with shellfish allergies.
- Colesevelam is marketed under the brand name Welchol and needs to be separated from other medications.
- Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor; rosuvastatin may cause muscle aches as a side effect.
- Alirocumab and evolocumab: Injectable cholesterol medications; both can cause injection site reactions.
Combination Medications
- Maxzide combines hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene, a potassium-sparing diuretic.
- Questran (cholestyramine) should be taken separately from other oral medications.
Other Considerations
- Omega-3 fatty acids may enhance bleeding risk when taken with warfarin.
- Common side effect of statins includes muscle pain; caution is advised for patients allergic to shellfish when prescribing Vascepa.
Diuretic Management
- Lasix (furosemide) should be used cautiously in patients with sulfa allergies.
- Bumetanide is available in an injectable form for diuretic therapy.
- Hydrodiuril is classified as a thiazide diuretic, often used for managing hypertension.
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