Antilipemic Drugs

Patients taking cholestyramine may experience which of the following adverses effects?
A. blurred vision and photophobia
B. diarrhea and abdominal cramps
C. drowsiness and difficulty concentrating
D. belching and bloating

Dietary measures for the patient on antilipemic therapy include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. choosing foods that are lower in cholesterol and saturated fats
B. increasing the intake of raw vegetables, fruit, and bran
C. increasing fluid intake
D. taking supplements of fat soluble vitamins
E. taking supplements of b vitamins

In reviewing the history of a newly admitted cardiac patient, the nurse recognizes that which of the following conditions she notes is a contraindication to antilipemic therapy?
A. coronary artery disease
B. renal disease
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. liver disease

A woman is being screen in the cardiac clinic for risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which of the following would be considered a negative, or favorable, risk factor for her?
A. HDL cholesterol level of 75 mg/dl
B. Age of 57 years
C. HDL cholesterol level of 30 mg/dl
D. Early menopause

A patient who has started taking niacin complains that he "hates the side effects." What statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "You will soon build up tolerance to these side effects."
B. "You should take niacin on an empty stomach."
C. "You can take the niacin every other day if the side effects are bothersome."
D. "Try taking a small dose of ibuprofen or another nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug 30 minutes before taking the niacin."

Which lipoprotein is often called the "good cholesterol"?
A. Triglycerides
B. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
C. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
D. Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)