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C H E C K Y O U R U N D E R S T A N D I N G
Answers to the questions in this chapter can be found in
Appendix A the back of this book.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best answer to the following.
1.
After describing to a community group the ways
in which the body uses cholesterol, which of the
following, if stated by the group as a way, indicates
successful teaching?
a.
the production of water-soluble vitamins
b.
the formation of steroid hormones
c.
the mineralisation of bones
d.
the development of dental plaques
2.
The formation of atheromas in blood vessels
precedes the signs and symptoms of:
a.
hepatitis.
b.
coronary artery disease.
c.
diabetes mellitus.
d.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
3.
Hyperlipidaemia is considered to be:
a.
a normal finding in adult males.
b.
related to stress levels.
c.
a treatable CAD risk factor.
d.
a side effect of cigarette smoking.
4.
The bile acid sequestrants:
a.
are absorbed into the liver.
b.
take several weeks to show an effect.
c.
have no associated adverse effects.
d.
prevent bile salts from being reabsorbed.
5.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors work in the:
a.
process of bile secretion.
b.
process of cholesterol formation in the cell.
c.
intestinal wall to block fat absorption.
d.
kidney to block fat excretion.
6.
Which of the following would the healthcare
provider include when teaching a person about
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
a.
The person will not have a heart attack.
b.
The person will not develop CAD.
c.
The person might develop cataracts as a result.
d.
The person might stop absorbing fat-soluble
vitamins.
7.
Which of the following would the nurse expect the
healthcare provider to prescribe for a person who
has high lipid levels and cannot take fibrates or
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
a.
nicotine
b.
vitamin C
c.
nicotinic acid
d.
nitrates
8.
Which of the following would alert the healthcare
provider to suspect that a person receiving
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors is developing
rhabdomyolysis?
a.
flatulence and abdominal bloating
b.
increased bleeding and bruising
c.
the development of cataracts and blurred vision
d.
muscle pain and weakness
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Select all that apply.
1.
A bile acid sequestrant is a drug of choice for a
person who has which of the following?
a.
a high LDL concentration
b.
a high triglyceride concentration
c.
biliary obstruction
d.
vitamin K deficiency
e.
a high HDL concentration
f.
intolerance to statins
