NURS 351 : Cardio Disorders 2 Review Question ANSWERS
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Review questions: describe the antihyperlipidemic mechanism of actions of the statins. Inhibit cholesterol synthesis and aids in removal of cholesterol from blood by inhibiting the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methyl- glutaryl-coenzyme. Increased in rhabdomyolysis with higher doses, there were 31 deaths: according to recent guidelines, statins should be used in all patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease, compare and contrast the metabolism of the various statins. The cholesterol lowering is dose related, centrum cardio can likely modestly reduce ldl taking 800mg daily. Enhance said that there was no difference between groups taking. Vytorin and zocor on primary endpoint, but it lowered ldl 58% with. Lovasa is one gram of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) for chronic heart failure along with regular methods: for many years, b-blockers were though tot worsen congestive heart failure. Today, b blockers are considered very beneficial for hf. Hf and which b-blocker is most used for this effect.
