David Hamilton has been taking cholestyramine (Questran) for elevated blood lipid levels for 2 years. He presents today in your clinic for a routine follow-up visit that will include a lipid profile...

David Hamilton has been taking cholestyramine (Questran) for elevated blood lipid levels for 2 years. He presents today in your clinic for a routine follow-up visit that will include a lipid profile test. He states that he has been somewhat consistent with his cholesterol-lowering diet and attempting to get “a little more” exercise. You are the nurse caring for David.

1. Outline key concepts related to health promotion activities that you would want to be sure David understands.

2. What adverse effects related to Questran should David watch for?

3. If David’s triglyceride levels increase or remain consistently high, what drug group(s) might be prescribed?