Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who requires treatment for high cholesterol. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Colesevelam (Welchol). This medication is a bile acid sequestrant commonly used to treat high cholesterol by binding to bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption, thus lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Colchicine (A) is used to treat gout, Cimetidine (B) for ulcers, and Chlorpromazine (D) for psychotic disorders. These medications are not indicated for high cholesterol.