Answer: HMG Co-recuctase inhibitors
( This is used to reduce the LDL which is bad for the heart. The drug is the statin which reduces cholesterol amount in the blood.)
which class of drug is most effective for lowering LDL cholestrol? a. fibric acid derivatives b....
Which drug class could potentially exacerbate the signs/symptoms of asthma? A. HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor B. Beta-blockers C. ACE inhibitors D. Corticosteroid
select the right answer Question : An example of a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to reduce cholestrol biosynthesis is: a) Cholestyramine b) Simvastatin c) Niacin d) Fish oil Question 4: An example of a bile acid binding resin that moderrately lowers cholestrol levels and has an excellent safety record is : a) Fish oil b) gemfibrozil c) simvastatin d) cholestyramine Question 5: A patient is taking antianginal medication that increases cGMP levels in vascular smooth muscle. The drug is responsible for...
select the right answer Question : A lipid lowering drug known to cause flushing of the skin is : a) Niacin b) fish oil c) simvastatin d) Cholestyramine
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Assignments, Chapter 47, Lipid-Lowering Agents Learning Objective(s) Written Assignments 1. Describe how fats are metabolized. Identify the difference between LDL and HDL and how each contributes to coronary artery disease. 2. How is hyperlipidemia treated across the lifespan? What are the drugs of choice for the various age groups, genders, and racial groups? Learning Objective(s) Group Assignments 1. Each member of the group chooses therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, the most common adverse reactions, or the important drug drug...
when considering which cholesteral lowering drug to prescribe which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment a. total LDL b. fasting HDL c. coronary artery disease risk level d. fasting total cholesterol
8. Which medication inhibits the action of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and lower LDL cholesterol levels? a. Atorvastatin b. Cholestyramine c. Niacin d. Fenofibrate 9. Which medication is a direct vasodilating drug is so toxic that its use is limited to 3 days? a. Hydralazine b. Isosorbide dinitrate c. Nitroglycerin d. Sodium nitroprusside 10. Which of the following information is accurate regarding drugs used to regulate heart rate? (Select all that apply.) a. These drugs work by blocking actions of...
Which drug candidates are most effective at docking with COX1 and COX2 respectively? COX1: flurbiprofen, COX2: celecobix COX1: nimesulide, COX2: flurbiprofen COX1: flurbiprofen, COX2: salicylic acid COX1: celecobix, COX2: salicylic acid
Why are acyl chlorides the most reactive of all the carboxylic acid derivatives? A. Acyl chlorides have the best leaving group of all the derivatives B. The leaving group of an acyl chloride is the strongest base of all the derivatives C. Acyl chlorides have more resonance structures than the other derivatives D. Acyl chlorides have higher boiling points than the other derivatives A B C D
b. The proper operation of our LDL system is critical to our LDL/HDL ratio which is a typical component of most blood tests done when you are having a physical. The ideal ratio is 3.5 to 1. In select cases, however, LDL is in very high concentrations in the blood resulting in familiar hypercholesterolemia (FH). i. CHALLENGE: There are a number of different genetic defects that can cause FH. You are working with a cell line from a patient...
match the appropriate drug or drug class to a potential adverse/side effect that may be seen in a patient that is taking such medication. Choose the most appropriate answer for each. _immunosuppressant drugs _TCAs _Calcineurin inhibitors _COMT inhibitos _Dopamine agonist – Sinemet _Benzodiazepines A. increase risk of infection B.Serotonin syndrome C. neutropenia D.drowsiness, dizziness E.rhabdomyolysis F. hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels When attempting to understand a patient’s pain, which of the following statement(s) is/are important? A. Pain is subjective. B....