What Will the Nurse Review When Teaching a Patient About

question 13

Multiple Choice

What will the nurse review when teaching a patient about therapy with statins? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Statins are the most potent antilipemic agents available.
• B)Statins should be taken with food.
• C)Statins replace dietary therapy for the control of hyperlipidemia.
• D)Statins cause mild increases in HDL levels.
• E)Statins are administered in the morning when cholesterol production is high.
• F)Statins reduce inflammation, platelet aggregation, and plasma viscosity.

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Definitions:

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Antisocial Personality Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by a continual indifference to ethics and a lack of empathy for others' rights and feelings.

Psychopathy

A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and often, criminality.

Borderline Personality Disorder

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