A patient has been diagnosed with angina pectoris and an elevated LDL cholesterol level. The health care provider has prescribed HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. What is the primary indication in using this medication?
a. Reduce coronary vessel spasm.
b. Simplify oxygen requirements of the cardiac cells.
c. Lower cholesterol levels.
d. Dilate the coronary arteries.
ANS: C
HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, a statin, has become standard therapy to be used with elevated cholesterol levels. This medication prevents added atherosclerotic vessel buildup and further narrowing of the coronary arteries. Statins do not affect vascular spasms or oxygen requirements of cells. Statins do not dilate coronary arteries.
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