Pharmacological Management of Dyslipidemia
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What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will have met the following learning objectives:
- Define dyslipidemia and describe its various types and underlying causes.
- Explain dyslipidemia's prevalence and public health impact, particularly its role in cardiovascular disease.
- Identify and interpret key cardiovascular risk screening tools used in the early detection of dyslipidemia.
- Describe the pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, and clinical use of statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and bile acid sequestrants in treating dyslipidemia.
- Discuss the pharmacologic management of hypertriglyceridemia, including using fibrates and Vascepa (icosapent ethyl).
- Recognize common nursing considerations in managing dyslipidemia, including monitoring parameters, side effect management, and patient education.
- Evaluate the role of current research and emerging therapies in the evolving landscape of dyslipidemia treatment.
Course overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of dyslipidemia, beginning with an introduction and clearly defining its types and causes. It examines the prevalence and public health implications of dyslipidemia, highlighting its role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular risk screening tools are reviewed to support early identification and intervention. The course then delves into the pharmacokinetics of medications used to manage dyslipidemia, including statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors such as alirocumab and evolocumab, and bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine, colestipol, and colesevelam. It also covers treatments for hypertriglyceridemia, focusing on fibrates and Vascepa. Nursing considerations related to monitoring, side effects, and patient education are discussed, along with examining current and upcoming research shaping the future of dyslipidemia management.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board
Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Medication Aide
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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