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have started the patient on Ezetimibe (Zetal for hyperlipidemia Which of the dog ne mechanism of action of the drug? A Blocks cholesterol absorption small intestine B. Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. C. Promote the oxidation of cholesterol to bile acids D. Inhibits lipoprotein lipase activity 26. Nadia self-administers pseudoephedrine for relief of het symptoms and w allergies. She phones the office complaining of restlessness and insomnia. You explain to Nadia o nd that these are expected side effects of the medication What is the reason for these A Pseudoephedrine produces a sympathomimetic effect B. Pseudoephedrine causes an adverse response in the CNS C. Pseudoephedrine causes an anticholinergic response. D. Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant and causes stimulation of the CNS Which of the 27. A patient with angina pectoris is asking her nurse about her medication nitrate following statement of the nurse is incorrect? A. "It can be stored in a clear container B. "it's a fast acting agent that directly relax vascular smooth muscle." C. "Side effects include headache and hypotension." D. It's available in IV, PO, and SL preparation 28. Ms. Zanko is started on warfarin therapy. The patient asks why she is not on heparin therapy any longer. What differentiates heparin from warfarin? A Heparin is used to treat thrombosis, while warfarin treats heart attacks B. Heparin causes more serious adverse effects than warfarin. C Heparin is an anticoagulant, while warfarin is a thrombolytic D. Heparin is administered parenterally, while warfarin is administered oral 29. Ms. Mimi Park is prescribed ranitidine in addition to the antacid that she takes for gastric reflux Which statement made by the patient indicates that she understood the teaching provided about taking these medications? A "I should take the ranitidine 2 hours before or after my antacid dosage. B. "The medication do not interact, so I can take them either at the same time or at different times. C "I should take both medications in the morning before breakfast." D. "I should take both medications at the same time during the day" 30. A nurse is taking care of a patient on Coumadin therapy. Coumadin dose is bitrated based on what lab value? A. aPTT B. PT and INR C. Platelet count D. CBC

Answer 1

Answer: Blocks cholesterol absorption in small intestine.

( air inhibits the absorption of cholesterol which in results shows less cholesterol in the body)

Answer: pseudoephidrine causes an adverse response in CNS.

( This drug causes dizziness, weakness etc.)

Answer: It is fast acting agent that directly relax vascular smooth muscles.

( It is generally given in the cardiovascular disease)

Answer: Heprin is used to treat thrombosis, while warfarin treats heart attacks.