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- Original Text modified by:
Anita A. Kovalsky, R.N., M.N.Ed.
Professor of Nursing
Original PPT by:
Professor Pat Woodbery, ARNP
Professor of Nursing
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- You must understand
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Lipoproteins
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- Alter production, Alter metabolism, Assist in removal of lipids and
lipoproteins
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- Clients with elevated cholesterol:
- When 6 months of life style changes and diet changes do not lower
cholesterol
- Those with coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Those with family history
- Those with other disease processes: DM, HTN, SMOKERS)
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- STATIN DRUG
- Inhibits an enzyme (hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase) required
for hepatic synthesis of cholesterol
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- Check for lowering of cholesterol
- Take in the evening
- Observe for side effects
- GI problems
- Abnormal liver enzymes
- Muscle pains
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