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 B

Explanation

A. The symptoms described are characteristic of mania, not indicative of an overdose of barbiturates.

B. The symptoms described align with a manic episode, which is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder.

C. These symptoms are not typically associated with lithium side effects.

D. The symptoms described are not consistent with depression but rather with mania.

A. Discuss how food can increase the symptoms of depression B. Arrange for admittance to the psychiatric unit C. Discuss the effects of wine on the action of antidepressants D. Assess the client's blood pressure

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Discussing how food can increase the symptoms of depression is not the priority in this situation; the immediate concern is the interaction between phenelzine and wine.

B. Admitting the client to the psychiatric unit is not necessary based solely on the consumption of wine with phenelzine; assessing the client's condition is the priority.

C. Discussing the effects of wine on the action of antidepressants is important, but assessing the client's current status takes precedence.

D. Assessing the client's blood pressure is the priority action because phenelzine is an MAOI, and consuming wine while taking MAOIs can lead to a hypertensive crisis.

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