Vision: “Benguet State University as an International University engendering

graduates to walk the intergenerational highways.”

Benguet State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mission: “BSU CARES: Benguet State University cares to: Challenge La Trinidad, Benguet
Innovation, Advance technology and facilities, Revitalize administration,
Engender partnership, and Serve in sustaining intergenerational roles.” www.bsu.edu.ph/ 422- 2127
“Excellent nursing education that provides graduates with self-
direction, competence and compassion.”
The College of Nursing is committed to provide a strong academic and
professional foundation for the practice of nursing.”

DRUG STUDY
Order: atorvastatin
Indication Mechanism of Action Common side effects
Generic Name: - Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack Decreases LDL and VLDL and plasma Frequent (16%): Headache.
atorvastatin calcium in patients with type 2 diabetes with or triglyceride levels as well as increases Occasional (5%–2%): Myalgia, rash,
without evidence of heart disease HDL concentration by inhibiting pruritus, allergy.
Other common brand names: - Reduces risk of stroke in patients with HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that Rare (less than 2%–1%): Flatulence,
Lipitor or without evidence of heart disease with catalyzes the early step in cholesterol dyspepsia, depression.
multiple risk factors other than diabetes biosynthesis.
Drug Classification: - Adjunct to diet to reduce LDL, total
Therapeutic class: Antilipemics cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and
Pharmacologic class: HMG-CoA triglyceride levels and to increase HDL
reductase inhibitors levels in patients with primary
hypercholesterolemia and mixed
dyslipidemia
Nursing Considerations:
1. Question for possibility of pregnancy. Drug is contraindicated in pregnant women. It may cause fetal harm.
2. Before treatment, assess patient for underlying causes of hypercholesterolemia and obtain a baseline lipid profile and hepatic profile. Obtain periodic LFT results
and lipid levels before starting treatment and at 6 and 12 weeks after initiation, or after increase in dosage and periodically thereafter.
3. Obtain dietary history. Educate the patient that he should follow a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before and during therapy. Include teachings about weight
control, exercise, and importance of controlling high-fat levels.
4. Monitor for headache. Assess for rash, pruritus, malaise. Watch for signs of myositis and myopathy (unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, malaise, dark
urine, fever). Drug may be discontinued.
5. Avoid excessive alcohol intake and large quantities of grapefruit juice.
Why was it given to the patient?
Atorvastatin was given to reduce LDL levels of the patient and to prevent cardiovascular complications, such as stroke or myocardial infarction, for which the patient
is in high risk of having secondary to her diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease.
 Vision: “Benguet State University as an International University engendering
graduates to walk the intergenerational highways.”
Benguet State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING “Excellent nursing education that provides graduates with self-
direction, competence and compassion.”
Mission: “BSU CARES: Benguet State University cares to: Challenge La Trinidad, Benguet
Innovation, Advance technology and facilities, Revitalize administration, The College of Nursing is committed to provide a strong academic and
Engender partnership, and Serve in sustaining intergenerational roles.” www.bsu.edu.ph/ 422- 2127 professional foundation for the practice of nursing.”

REFERENCES:

Hodgson, B. & Kizior, R. (2014). Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2014. Elsevier

Nursing 2020 Drug Handbook. (2019). Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.