Question

now, describe how each drug works in terms the patient will understand. drag each drug classification to the description of how it works in laymans terms.
laymans description
found in fish oils and has been shown to prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides
lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol, and has little effect on bad cholesterol
inhibits cholesterol production
prevents the uptake of cholesterol
binds with bile in the gi tract
reduces your body’s production of triglycerides
drug class
statins
nicotinic acid (niacin)
omega - 3 fatty acids
bile acid sequestrants
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)

Explanation:

1. Omega - 3 Fatty Acids are found in fish oils and help prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides.
2. Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol and has little effect on bad cholesterol.
3. Statins inhibit cholesterol production.
4. Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors prevent the uptake of cholesterol.
5. Bile Acid Sequestrants bind with bile in the GI tract.
6. Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates) reduce your body’s production of triglycerides.

Answer:

1. Found in fish oils and has been shown to prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides - Omega - 3 Fatty Acids
2. Lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol, and has little effect on bad cholesterol - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
3. Inhibits cholesterol production - Statins
4. Prevents the uptake of cholesterol - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
5. Binds with bile in the GI tract - Bile Acid Sequestrants
6. Reduces your body’s production of triglycerides - Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)