Mr. Collins Case Study

Match the cholesterol levels for adults with their target range. NOTE: This was taken from Medical News Today.

total cholesterol- <200 mg/dL LDL cholesterol- < 100 mg/dL HDL cholesterol- >/= 60 mg/dL

What additional teaching is needed for Mr. Collins? Choose all that apply.

-diet that consists of mostly vegetables, whole grains, and fruit -exercise -eating high-fiber foods

Why is Questran prescribed?

It lowers cholesterol, especially LDL.

How is the drug Questran classified?

bile acid sequestrant

What type of abnormal lab tests could be seen when using Questran?

liver function tests

Which of the following GI signs/symptoms may be seen in patients taking Questran?

melena

Point to the trade name of the drug.

place the pointer on "Questran" if it doesn't work, try putting it on the E.

Which of the following combine to form VLDLs?

triglycerides, cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B-100

If Mr. Collins' HDL-C = 52 mg/dL, what is his LDL-C?

186 mg/dL

What is the maintenance dose for Mr. Collins?

4 gms bid

Can you take Questran concurrently with chlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic)?

No