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Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics

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Welcome to your Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics

Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine are primarily used to lower:

Total cholesterol

LDL cholesterol

HDL cholesterol

Triglycerides

None

A patient with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and high LDL levels would most likely benefit from the addition of which medication to their regimen?

PCSK9 inhibitor

Omega-3 fatty acids

Niacin

Ezetimibe

Fibrates

None

A patient with high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol levels would benefit most from which of the following medications?

Simvastatin

Lovastatin

Fenofibrate

Colestipol

Ezetimibe

None

Which of the following antihyperlipidemic agents is most effective in lowering LDL cholesterol?

Atorvastatin

Niacin

Ezetimibe

Gemfibrozil

Cholestyramine

None

A patient with a history of pancreatitis and hypertriglyceridemia should be treated with which of the following medications?

Ezetimibe

Omega-3 fatty acids

Gemfibrozil

Niacin

Simvastatin

None

Which antihyperlipidemic medication is known for causing flushing as a common side effect?

Rosuvastatin

Ezetimibe

Gemfibrozil

Atorvastatin

Niacin

None

Which of the following is a potential side effect of statins that requires monitoring?

Hypertension

Leukopenia

Hypoglycemia

Hyperkalemia

Hepatotoxicity

None

Which antihyperlipidemic medication is known for its ability to significantly increase HDL cholesterol?

Niacin

Pravastatin

Rosuvastatin

Atorvastatin

Colesevelam

None

Ezetimibe, used as an antihyperlipidemic agent, exerts its therapeutic effect by:

Inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine

Increasing HDL cholesterol production

Increasing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol

Decreasing triglyceride synthesis

Inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver

None

A patient on antihyperlipidemic therapy presents with muscle pain and weakness. Which medication is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

Ezetimibe

Niacin

Atorvastatin

Colesevelam

Cholestyramine

None

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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