The physician tells the nurse an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor has been ordered. What is another name for the type of drug?

A fibric acid

A bile acid resin

An omega-3 fatty acid

A statin

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Fibric acids are a different class of lipid-lowering agents.

B. Bile acid resins are another class of drugs used to lower cholesterol but work differently.

C. Omega-3 fatty acids are used to lower triglycerides and improve heart health but are not HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

D. Statins are drugs that inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is crucial in the synthesis of cholesterol, thereby lowering cholesterol levels.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Diltiazem is not a beta blocker; it belongs to a different class of medications.

B. Sodium channel blockers are a different class of drugs used for various cardiac arrhythmias.

C. Alpha blockers are used to treat conditions such as hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but diltiazem is not in this class.

D. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders.

A. "Stable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Unstable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.” B. "Unstable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Stable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.” C. "Stable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Unstable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.” D. "Unstable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Stable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during period of rest."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Stable angina is predictable and typically occurs with exertion or emotional stress and is relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina is less predictable and more serious, occurring at rest, with minimal exertion, or worsening pattern from stable angina.

B. This answer misrepresents the characteristics and causes of stable and unstable angina, mixing definitions or incorrectly assigning causes.

C. This answer misrepresents the characteristics and causes of stable and unstable angina, mixing definitions or incorrectly assigning causes.

D. This answer misrepresents the characteristics and causes of stable and unstable angina, mixing definitions or incorrectly assigning causes.

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The physician tells the nurse an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor has been ordered. What is another name for the type of drug?

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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