Practice Question
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client taking a PCSK9 inhibitor for three months. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
LDL cholesterol decreased from 180 mg/dL to 90 mg/dL
Rationale:
🔵 PCSK9 inhibitors, such as evolocumab or alirocumab, are designed to significantly lower LDL cholesterol levels.
🔵 A drop from 180 to 90 mg/dL demonstrates a clinically significant response and supports medication effectiveness.
🔵 The goal is to keep LDL levels below 100 mg/dL, or even lower in high-risk clients.
🔵 This reduction helps decrease the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly in patients with atherosclerotic disease.
🔵 Other lipid markers like HDL or triglycerides are less impacted by PCSK9 inhibitors.
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This question is from Exam 3 - Modules 5 and 6 which contains 73 questions.
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and has received a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Answer Choices:
A. "l understand that Vitamin K can reverse toxicity from this medication."
B. “I understand that ginkgo biloba and ginger can worsen my risk of bleeding."
C. "l understand that most antibiotics are safe to take with this medication."
D. “I understand that a PT/INR level may be needed to ensure correct dosing of this medication."
The nurse is in an interdisciplinary team meeting discussing possible treatments for a client who requires anticoagulation therapy. What should the nurse understand about the advantage of using rivaroxaban versus warfarin in clients requiring anticoagulation therapy? (Select all that apply) .
Answer Choices:
A. Clients can shave with a razor when taking rivaroxaban
B. Rivaroxaban does not reduce the risk of strokes
C. Rivaroxaban does not require INR monitoring
D. Rivaroxaban has an antidote and warfarin does not
E. The anticoagulant effect clears in 1-2 days after discontinuation
The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with heart failure about nutrition. Which dietary change should the nurse emphasize?
Answer Choices:
A. "It's okay to have fried foods several times a week to get enough calories."
B. "Limiting foods high in sodium can help reduce fluid retention."
C. "You should aim to increase your daily sodium intake to maintain hydration."
D. "Eating foods high in cholesterol will help strengthen your heart muscle."
The nurse evaluates a client's response to clopidogrel. It would be most important to assess the client for which of the following?
Answer Choices:
A. Cough
B. Bruising
C. Nausea
D. Polydipsia
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🚑Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4