Q22. A patient is taking an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (sta…
Q22. A patient is taking an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) and reports muscle aches, soreness, and weakness. The nurse suspects these symptoms to indicate early signs of myopathy. When notifying the physician of these symptoms, the nurse will also be sure to report the results of the patient’s:
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Q1. The nurse reviews lipoproteins while educating a patient diagnosed with dyslipidemia. The nurse explains that there is one type that is referred to as the “good” lipoprotein because high levels indicate that cholesterol is being removed from vascular tissue. Which lipoprotein is the nurse describing?
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