The client asked the nurse about how colesevelam HCl works to decrease serum LDL. The nurse's best response is:
a. "It works by increasing the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids."
b. "It works by reducing the demand for cholesterol in liver cells."
c. "It works by lowering the clearance of LDL cholesterol in the blood."
d. "It works by decreasing the number of hepatic LDL receptors."
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is a true statement about colesevelam HC1.
B Incorrect: Colesevelam HCl works by increasing the demand for cholesterol in liver cells.
C Incorrect: Colesevelam HCl works by increasing the clearance of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
D Incorrect: Colesevelam HCl works by increasing the number of hepatic LDL receptors.
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