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1
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Atorvastatin trade name

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lipitor

2
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atorvastatin drug classification

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antilipidemic, statin

3
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atoravastatin expected effect

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inhibit HMG- CoA enzyme to reduce cholesterol synthesis. High doses lead to plaque regression

4
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atoravastatin why use

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hypercholesterolemia
dysbetalipoproteinemia
^ triglyceride levels
- prevention CVD by reducing heart risk in those with ^ cholesterol

5
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atoravastatin route of admin

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PO

6
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atoravastatin dosages

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10-80mg/day

7
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atoravastatin adverse effects

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liver dysfunction
pancreatitis
rhabdomyolysis

8
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atoravastatin nursing implications

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hypercholesterolemia (diet, triglyceride levels)
hepatic studies
renal studies
bowel status (constipation)
rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain, CPK)
evaluate: decrease LDL, cholesteril, CAD, triglycerides, ^ HDL
teach: bloodwork, stop smoking, diet, exercise, eye exam, photosensitivity
NOT TO TAKE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING, NO ALCOHOL

9
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rosuvastain trade name

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crestor

10
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rosuvastatin drug classification

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statin

11
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rosuvastatin expected effect

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inhibit HMG- CoA reductase enzyme which reduces cholesterol synthesis

12
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rosuvastatin route of admin

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PO

13
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rosuvastatin why use

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  • hypercholesterolemia
  • CVD
  • MI, stroke
  • slow progression atherosclerosis
  • ^ triglyceride levels
14
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rosuvastatin dosages

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MI/ stroke: 5-20mg
atherosclerosis: 20mg/day
hypercholesterolemia (family): 20mg/day max 40
hypercholesterolemia: 5-40mg, initial dose 10mg/day

15
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rosuvastatin adverse effects

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insomnia, confusion, liver failure, vomit, heart burn, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, rhabmyolysis

16
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rosuvastatin nursing implications

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rhabdomyolysis: muscle pain, tender, CPK

- do not take if pregnant/ breast feeding