STATIN review questions

Which of the following medications is classified as an antihyperlipidemic agent?

• Tagamet (cimetidine)

• Lipitor (atorvastatin)

• Levaquin (levofloxacin)

• Glucotrol (glipizide)

The most common class of antihyperlipidemic agents are _______.

• statins

• beta blockers

• diuretics

• calcium channel blockers

Statins block the enzyme ________, which is responsible for cholesterol production.

• HMG-CoA reductase

• Adenylate cyclase

• DNA polymerase

• Pepsin

Generic names of statins contain the suffix _______.

• -statin

• -pril

ACE inhibitors are contraindicated (should not be used) in:

• Patients with high cholesterol

• Pregnant women in their second and third trimesters

• Patients with type 2 diabetes

• Elderly patients with hypertension

Which of the following medications is most commonly associated with muscle pain (myalgia) as a side effect?

• Atorvastatin

• Omeprazole

• Losartan

Lipitor can help reduce LDL and triglyceride levels.

• True

• False

Statins work by decreasing cholesterol production in the liver.

• True

• False

Losartan (ARB) is associated with which of the following side effects?

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• GI upset

• Lactic acidosis

What is the primary purpose of statin medications?

• Increase blood sugar

• Treat hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

• Lower blood pressure

• Increase triglycerides