Managing Cholesterol

Subject areas

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

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Define cholesterol as a subtype of steroids, including a discussion of its molecular structure.
• Review the types of cholesterol, including HDL, LDL, and VLDL, as well as the components and typical values found in a standard lipid panel.
• Examine the risk factors for high cholesterol, distinguishing between modifiable (such as diet, exercise, and smoking) and nonmodifiable (such as genetics and age) contributors.
• Explore treatment options, covering both pharmacological approaches (e.g., statins, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants) and nonpharmacological methods (e.g., dietary changes, physical activity, weight management).
• Review nursing considerations for patients with hypercholesterolemia, including patient education, monitoring for side effects of medications, and promoting lifestyle modifications.

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Disclosures

Cheap CE For Nurses, Inc and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.