Treatment Of Hyperlipidemia

Question 1

Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for ____________ disease. Screening is needed to prevent or minimize __________ disease through early identification and treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Answer 1

cardiovascular; cardiovascular

Question 2

Our body makes cholesterol in the _______. It is an essential _________. The problem is that we consume too much in our diet. If we never ate high-cholesterol foods, we would still have enough cholesterol naturally.

Answer 2

liver; steroid

Question 3

We have two types of cholesterol that make up the total cholesterol level.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) = “Good Cholesterol”
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) = “BAD Cholesterol”

Answer 3

2 types of cholesterol

Question 4

Good cholesterol

Answer 4

HDL

Question 5

BAD cholesterol

Answer 5

LDL

Question 6

High fat diet, obesity, lack of exercise, and genetic predisposition

Answer 6

Cause of hyperlipidemia

Question 7

Greater than 200

hyperlipidemia

Answer 7

Total Cholesterol

Question 8

1. Lab Values – interpret
   Goal:
   Total Chol Below 200
   LDL Chol Below 130
   HDL Chol At least 60
   Triglyceride Below 150

Answer 8

Hyperlipidemia: Monitor

Question 9

Administration timing varies based on which class of drug the patient is receiving, but most have considerations r/t appropriate timing.

Answer 9

Hyperlipidemia: Do

Question 10

1. Good fats vs. bad fats.
2. Value of exercise and weight control.
3. Need for regular follow-up with provider and monitoring of labs.

Answer 10

Hyperlipidemia: Teach

Question 11

Muscles breakdown into the blood and cause kidney failure

Answer 11

Rhabdomyolysis

Question 12

Hyperlipidemia medications are usually given in the ______ and/or _______ because that’s when the liver _______ cholesterol.

Answer 12

Evening; bedtime; produces

Question 13

_______________ are typically given in conjunction with _______ because ________ blocks the absorption of cholesterol and the body thinks that it needs to make ______.

Answer 13

Cholesterol absorption inhibitors; statins; Cholesterol absorption inhibitors; more