Statins Flashcards
1
Q
Stains/ HMG-CoA Reductase
A
Use to treat high cholesterol, preventing of CAD, and against MI and strokes with clients with diabetes, increase HDL
2
Q
Statin drugs
A
Atorvastatin
Simvastatin
Lovastatin
Pravastatin
Rosuvastatin
Fluvastatin
3
Q
Statin drugs we must protect liver and muscle stat
A
Hepatotoxic- obtain baseline LFT
Must observe after 12 weeks then 6 months
Avoid alcohol
Myopathy/peripheral neuropathy
Report muscle weakness, aches/pain, tingling, tenderness
Monitor CK levels
