NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zetia-Brand Name (cholesterol)
A
fenofibrate
B
omega-3-acid ethyl esters
C
those of time
D
ezetimibe/simvastatin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ezetimibe is a medication that comes in tablet form. It treats high cholesterol by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from the food you eat. A healthcare provider may recommend changes to your diet and exercise if you take this medication. The brand name of this medication is Zetia®.

Detailed explanation-2: -Zetia (ezetimibe) is an oral medication used to treat people with high cholesterol by lowering total cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood. It generally has few side effects and is commonly taken in addition to or as an alternative to statin medications.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as “statins” or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ezetimibe oral tablet is available as a generic drug and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Zetia. Ezetimibe comes only as a tablet you take by mouth. Ezetimibe oral tablet is used to reduce high cholesterol levels.

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