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

A. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

B. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

C. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

D. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

A. Hypertension B. Diuresis C. Bradycardia D. Headache

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Nitroglycerin typically causes vasodilation and can lower blood pressure, rather than causing hypertension.

B. Diuresis, or increased urine production, is not a common adverse effect of nitroglycerin.

C. Nitroglycerin may cause a slight decrease in heart rate (bradycardia), but headache is a more common adverse effect.

D. Headache is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin, especially when first starting the medication or with dosage adjustments, due to vasodilation of blood vessels, including those in the head.

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