A nurse is caring for a client with hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following are considered anti-lipemic medications? (Select All That Apply).

Choice A rationale

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to manage hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, but it is not a vasodilator used for hypertensive crises.

Choice B rationale

Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to manage type 2 diabetes and has no role in treating hypertension or hypertensive crises.

Choice C rationale

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to manage hypertension and heart failure, but it is not typically used for hypertensive crises.

Choice D rationale

Nitroglycerin is a potent vasodilator used to rapidly lower blood pressure in hypertensive crises. It works by dilating blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure effectively. .

Choice A rationale

Codeine is an opioid used for the treatment of chronic nonproductive cough by decreasing the frequency and intensity. It acts on the brain to reduce the urge to cough, providing symptomatic relief for chronic, dry cough.

Choice B rationale

Codeine is not specifically used to treat allergic rhinitis. Medications such as antihistamines and corticosteroids are more commonly used for this condition.

Choice C rationale

Codeine is not used for non-allergic rhinitis. It is primarily an antitussive agent used to manage chronic cough, not for nasal conditions.

Choice D rationale

This choice is incorrect as codeine has specific indications, including the treatment of chronic nonproductive cough, pain relief, and sometimes as an antidiarrheal.