Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperlipidemia. Which of the following are considered anti-lipemic medications? (Select All That Apply).
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
The correct answer is A, B, and E. Gemfibrozil, Simvastatin, and Fenofibrate are considered anti-lipemic medications.
- Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative that helps lower triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol levels.
- Simvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing LDL cholesterol levels.
- Fenofibrate is a fibrate that lowers triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol.
Enalapril (C) is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, not hyperlipidemia. Warfarin (D) is an anticoagulant and does not directly impact lipid levels.
- Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative that helps lower triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol levels.
- Simvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing LDL cholesterol levels.
- Fenofibrate is a fibrate that lowers triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol.
Enalapril (C) is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension, not hyperlipidemia. Warfarin (D) is an anticoagulant and does not directly impact lipid levels.