Chapter 44

Question 1

What is an abnormal cholesterol level?

Answer 1

Higher than 200 mg/dL

Question 2

what is an at risk HDL level?

Answer 2

Below 50 for females
Below 40 for males

Question 3

at risk LDL cholesterol level?

Answer 3

100 or higher

Question 4

What is an example of heart, healthy cholesterol level?

Answer 4

Below 200

Question 5

What is the range for heart healthy HDL level?

Answer 5

40 - 80 - Males
50 - 80 - Females

Question 6

What is a heart healthy LDL range?

Answer 6

below 100

Question 7

what is simvastatin used for?

Answer 7

it’s it lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease

Question 8

when should simvastatin be taken?

Answer 8

at night or in the evening because this is when cholesterol production is at the highest

Question 9

how long does simvastatin take to work?

Answer 9

2 to 4 weeks

Question 10

headache, mild stomach, upset, constipation, cataracts, fatigue, hyperglycemia, muscle aches are common symptoms of ____

Answer 10

statins

Question 11

is a serious side effect that needs to be reported immediately if patient discovers while they are on statins?

Answer 11

Unexplained muscle tenderness pain or weakness bc can be rhabdomyolysis

Question 12

what might happen if statins are abruptly discontinued?

Answer 12

Rebound effect

Question 13

what is the only reason that you should abruptly stop statins?

Answer 13

Rhabdomyolysis

Question 14

is the purpose of niacin?

Answer 14

lower triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol

Question 15

what is niacin sometimes taken with?

Answer 15

statins

Question 16

The most common side effects of niacin?

Answer 16

flushing

Question 17

how can one avoid flushing?

Answer 17

taking aspirin 30 minutes before taking niacin

Question 18

what has the possibility of damage if taking niacin?

Answer 18

Liver damage