ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a client who requires treatment for high cholesterol. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Colesevelam (Welchol). This medication is a bile acid sequestrant commonly used to treat high cholesterol by binding to bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption, thus lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Colchicine (
A) is used to treat gout, Cimetidine (
B) for ulcers, and Chlorpromazine (
D) for psychotic disorders. These medications are not indicated for high cholesterol.
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