Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Hyperlipidemia – Section 2.9

Managing cholesterol is a key part of preventing cardiovascular disease, and nurses are on the front lines of patient care. In this episode, we explore the main cholesterol-lowering medications, including statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, fibrates, and more. You’ll learn how each medication works, important side effects, lab monitoring, and nursing considerations for safe administration. We’ll also cover strategies for educating patients and supporting long-term adherence. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools to confidently recognize, monitor, and teach about cholesterol medications in everyday nursing practice. Your support helps me provide more free resources like this! Consider supporting and getting more amazing pharmacology content! Head on over to meded101.com/nurse

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Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Hyperlipidemia – Section 2.9 is an episode from Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist.

This episode is 16:21 long.

This episode was published on Feb 14, 2026.

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