A seasoned nurse is reviewing the different classifications of medications that are used to decrease blood cholesterol levels with a new nurse on a medical-surgical unit
The seasoned nurse knows the new nurse has comprehended the information when she cites these medications as fibric acid agents.
1. Atromid-S
2. Zetia
3. Lopid
4. Colestid
5. Zocor
Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Atromid-S is a fibric acid agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 2: Zetia is an unclassified agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: Lopid is a fibric acid agent used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 4: Colestid is a Bile Acid Sequestrant used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Rationale 5: Zocor is an HMG-CoA Reductase medication used to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
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