LPN GOODCARE 2018 Dyslipidemias
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| characterized by fatty deposits in artery walls | Atherosclerosis
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| Abnormal elevation of cholesterol and triglycerides | Hyperlipidemia
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| Caused by genetic abnormalities and secondary factors such as lifestyle, drugs, or underlying diseases | Hyperlipidemia
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| 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise is recommended. A fasting lipoprotein profile (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides) is recommended every 5 years for all adults older than 20 years of age | Patient education Hyperlipidemia
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| Consume high-bulk foods: whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables and Lots of water to minimize constipation Avoid high-cholesterol foods: liver, egg yolks, meats, fried foods, fatty desserts, nuts Importance of weight reduction and exercise Lifestyle c | Patient education Hyperlipidemia
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| Weight reduction Exercise Diet low in cholesterol and fat | PrimaryTreatment of Hyperlipidemias
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| Presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) Level of total cholesterol Level of HDL-C Success of diet interventions | NCEP Treatment of Hyperlipidemias
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| Best administered at night because of peak cholesterol production at this time. Do not differ in effectiveness, but they do differ in potential drug interactions. | Statins
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| Grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism and should be avoided | Statins
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| Inhibit enzyme responsible for converting HMG-CoA to mevalonate, ultimately reduce liver cholesterol | Statins
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| Used In conjunction with dietary therapy to reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels | Statins
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| Headaches; nausea, abdominal bloating, gas | Statins Common adverse effects
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| Liver dysfunction; myopathy, rhabdomyolysis; myoglobinuria | Serious adverse effects Statins
Liver dysfunction; myopathy, rhabdomyolysis; myoglobinuria
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| muscle aches, soreness, and weakness | Myopathy: early signs are m
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| kidney damage resulting from progressing myopathy (may have pinkish- or red-tinged urine) | Rhabdomyolysis
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| Liver function should be monitored. If AST, ALT rise to 3X normal, medication should be discontinued | Statins
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| Myopathy may occur if used in conjunction with statins. | Fibric Acids
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| Most effective agents in lowering triglycerides | Fibric Acids
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| Serious adverse effects: early symptoms of gallbladder disease and hepatotoxicity. | Fibric Acids
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| gemfibrozil (Lopid), fenofibrate (Tricor | Fibric Acids
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| Lower triglyceride levels; mechanism of action unknown | Fibric Acids
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| Used In conjunction with dietary therapy to treat hypertriglyceridemia | Fibric Acids
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| Common adverse effects Nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, abdominal distress | Fibric Acids
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| Serious adverse effects Fatigue, anorexia, nausea, malaise, jaundice | Fibric Acids
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| ezetimibe (Zetia) | Miscellaneous Antilipemic Agents
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| Block absorption of cholesterol from small intestine | ezetimibe (Zetia)
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| Used conjunction with dietary therapy to decrease elevated cholesterol | ezetimibe (Zetia)
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| Antilipemic agent whose Common adverse effects are Abdominal pain, diarrhea | ezetimibe (Zetia)
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| The first drug in this class and should not be used with fibric acid | Ezetimibe
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| Often referred to as fish oils | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| Actions Reduce synthesis of triglycerides in the liver; mechanism of action unknown | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| New class of agents to reduce atherosclerosis | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| Used in conjunction with dietary therapy to decrease elevated triglyceride levels | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| Common adverse effects Nausea, back and abdominal pain, bloating, bad taste in mouth, weakness, diarrhea | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| Use with caution in patients who are sensitive or allergic to fish | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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| Advantage over fibrates and niacin is that they do not cause myositis or rhabdomyolysis when combined with statins | omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza)
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