Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics Last updated: 2024/04/15 at 6:44 PM Pharmacology Mentor 11 Views Share 0 Min Read SHARE Welcome to your Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics Which antihyperlipidemic medication is known for its ability to significantly increase HDL cholesterol? Niacin Rosuvastatin Colesevelam Atorvastatin Pravastatin None Which of the following antihyperlipidemic agents is most effective in lowering LDL cholesterol? Cholestyramine Gemfibrozil Niacin Ezetimibe Atorvastatin None Which of the following is a potential side effect of statins that requires monitoring? Hypoglycemia Hyperkalemia Hypertension Hepatotoxicity Leukopenia None Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine are primarily used to lower: Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol Triglycerides LDL cholesterol None Ezetimibe, used as an antihyperlipidemic agent, exerts its therapeutic effect by: Decreasing triglyceride synthesis Inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver Increasing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol Inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine Increasing HDL cholesterol production None A patient with a history of pancreatitis and hypertriglyceridemia should be treated with which of the following medications? Niacin Omega-3 fatty acids Gemfibrozil Simvastatin Ezetimibe 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 Niacin Ezetimibe Omega-3 fatty acids Fibrates None A patient with high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol levels would benefit most from which of the following medications? Lovastatin Simvastatin Colestipol Ezetimibe Fenofibrate None A patient on antihyperlipidemic therapy presents with muscle pain and weakness. Which medication is most likely responsible for these symptoms? Colesevelam Atorvastatin Cholestyramine Niacin Ezetimibe None Which antihyperlipidemic medication is known for causing flushing as a common side effect? Ezetimibe Atorvastatin Rosuvastatin Niacin Gemfibrozil None Time's up 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. You Might Also Like PHAL6013 practice quiz -2 PHAL6013 practice questions Local Anesthetics Post Lab Quiz – MDSC2203-2023-24 Quiz on Antihypertensives Quiz on Antiarrhythmics Sign Up For Daily NewsletterBe keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Share This Article Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print Previous Article Quiz on Antihypertensives Next Article Local Anesthetics Post Lab Quiz – MDSC2203-2023-24 Leave a review Leave a review Leave a review Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Please select a rating! Your Rating Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that Bad Very Poor Your comment *Your name * Your Email * Your website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yes, add me to your mailing list Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Categories ANS26 Antimicrobial33 Clinical Pharmacology4 CVS31 Endocrine20 Featured15 General47 GI15 Hematology13 miscellaneous27 Neuropharmacology38 Pharmacology258 PNS2 Reproductive System10 Respiratory System7 TagsAdverse effects Antibiotics Antiplatelet Drugs Aspirin Benzodiazepines beta-blockers Bioavailability Bipolar disorder calcium channel blockers Carbamazepine Clinical trials contraindications Coronary artery disease Dosage DRC drug absorption Drug Administration Drug classification drug design Drug development Drug discovery Drug Dosage Drug efficacy Drug formulation Drug interactions Drug metabolism Drug regulation Drugs Drug safety Generic drugs Headache Hypertension mechanism of action Medication Myocardial infarction Neurotransmitters Norepinephrine Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Pharmacological actions Pharmacology Pharmacovigilance Side effects Therapeutic uses Treatment Latest Articles Pharmacotherapy of erectile dysfunction miscellaneous Pharmacology January 28, 2025 Pharmacotherapy of migraine Neuropharmacology Pharmacology January 28, 2025 Pharmacology of Fibrinolytics Hematology Pharmacology January 26, 2025 Pharmacology of anticoagulants Hematology Pharmacology January 26, 2025 Stay Connected Facebook Like