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PHARM-Anti-Lipemic
Study Cards
Question | Answer |
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Indications for anti-lipemics | lower cholesterol and triglycerids and prevent cardiovascular disease |
Common Identifier for anti-lipemics | -vastatin |
anti-lipemics can cause what disease and what should the patient report? | Rhabdomyolysis, report unexplained muscle pain and weakness |
What fluid should anti-lipemics not be taken with? | grapefruit juice |
Common Side Effects of anti-lipemics | Rash, Alopecia, Dyspepsia, Liver Dysfunction, Muscle Weakness (mylagia), H/A |
Name Some of these Anti-lipemics | Atorvastatin (Lipitor); Fluvastatin (Lescol); Lovastatin (Mevacor); Pravastatin (Pravachol); Simvastatin (Zocar/Zocor); Rosuvastatin (Crestor) |
Nursing Interventions for pt. taking anti-lipemics | Diet low in cholesterol and fat included in therapy; Monitor Cholesterol Levels; Liver Profile; Renal Function; Report Visual changes d/t potential for cataracts increased; Monitor for muscle pain and weakness |