Managing Cholesterol

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

·        Define cholesterol as a subtype within a class of steroids, including the molecular structure of cholesterol.

·        Review the types of cholesterol, the lipid panel, and common values within the lipid panel.

·        Review the modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors associated with high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia).

·        Understand the pharmacological and nonpharmacological management options for elevated cholesterol levels.

·        Review nursing considerations when caring for a patient with hypercholesterolemia.

 

 

 

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.

 

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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