Several months of treatment with a statin accompanied by lifestyle modifications have failed to appreciably improve a patient's cholesterol levels. Consequently, the patient has been prescribed cholestyramine
The nurse should recognize that this drugs achieves its therapeutic effect by
A) binding LDL to HDL.
B) mitigating the harmful effects of atherosclerosis by promoting vasodilation.
C) inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol.
D) oxidizing cholesterol to bile acids.
D
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The nurse would explain to a client that effective treatments for severe pruritus include (Select all that apply)
a. oral corticosteroids. b. sealing emollients. c. tricyclic antidepressants. d. topical antihistamines. e. topical corticosteroids.
The newly admitted client has contractures of both lower extremities. What nursing intervention should be included in this client's plan of care?
1. Frequent position changes to reverse the contractures 2. Exercises to strengthen flexor muscles 3. Range of motion exercises to prevent worsening of contractures 4. Weight-bearing activities to stimulate joint relaxation
The overall theme of Nightingale's theory was that the person's health is influenced by the environment. Which of the following actions by Nightingale support this theme?
a. Fed the soldiers healthy food b. Used poor sanitation in caring for the sol-diers c. Forced to use unclean water in caring for soldiers d. Shared supplies among soldiers to save money
Which drug would alter a client's ability to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
1. beta blockers 2. antibiotics 3. diuretics 4. oral hypoglycemic agents