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What is the mechanism of action of fibrates in hypertriglyceridemia?
What is the mechanism of action of fibrates in hypertriglyceridemia?
- Activates lipoprotein lipase
- Possess a weak PPAR-α agonistic effect (correct)
- Inhibits hormone sensitive lipase
- Inhibits TXA2 synthesis
Which of the following statements about Omega-3 Fatty Acids is true?
Which of the following statements about Omega-3 Fatty Acids is true?
- Increase lipolysis in adipose tissue
- Inhibit platelet aggregation (correct)
- Decrease serum uric acid levels
- Act as adjuvant therapy in hypercholesterolemia
How does Niacin act to modulate lipid profile?
How does Niacin act to modulate lipid profile?
- Decreases VLDL circulatory clearance
- Increases Apo A clearance from plasma (correct)
- Inhibits lipoprotein lipase
- Activates hormone sensitive lipase
Why is it cautioned to use fibrates in renal and hepatic impairments?
Why is it cautioned to use fibrates in renal and hepatic impairments?
Which agent is NOT recommended during pregnancy?
Which agent is NOT recommended during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a key feature of lipophilic statins compared to hydrophilic statins?
Which of the following is a key feature of lipophilic statins compared to hydrophilic statins?
How do statins primarily modulate the lipid profile?
How do statins primarily modulate the lipid profile?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of lipophilic statins?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of lipophilic statins?
In which of the following conditions are statins particularly useful as anti-hypercholesterolemic agents?
In which of the following conditions are statins particularly useful as anti-hypercholesterolemic agents?
How do statins help in the treatment of mixed dyslipidemias?
How do statins help in the treatment of mixed dyslipidemias?
Which of the following is the drug of choice for managing hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is the drug of choice for managing hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic patients?
Which of the following statements about ezetimibe is correct?
Which of the following statements about ezetimibe is correct?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of using statins during or following an ischemic event, such as a myocardial infarction or stroke?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of using statins during or following an ischemic event, such as a myocardial infarction or stroke?
Which of the following is a potential mechanism by which fibrates modulate lipid metabolism?
Which of the following is a potential mechanism by which fibrates modulate lipid metabolism?
According to the provided information, which of the following statements about the use of statins is correct?
According to the provided information, which of the following statements about the use of statins is correct?
What is the primary mechanism of action of statins?
What is the primary mechanism of action of statins?
Which group of anti-dyslipidemic agents is specifically effective in reducing hypertriglyceridemia?
Which group of anti-dyslipidemic agents is specifically effective in reducing hypertriglyceridemia?
How do statins reduce blood cholesterol levels?
How do statins reduce blood cholesterol levels?
In dyslipidemia with hypertriglyceridemia, which combination of drugs is most appropriate for treatment?
In dyslipidemia with hypertriglyceridemia, which combination of drugs is most appropriate for treatment?
Which anti-dyslipidemic agent is particularly effective in managing mixed dyslipidemia?
Which anti-dyslipidemic agent is particularly effective in managing mixed dyslipidemia?
Which of the following is a major mechanism of action for cholestyramine in lowering cholesterol levels?
Which of the following is a major mechanism of action for cholestyramine in lowering cholesterol levels?
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of niacin as a lipid-lowering agent?
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of niacin as a lipid-lowering agent?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of niacin in diabetic patients is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of niacin in diabetic patients is correct?
Which of the following is a potential concern when using cholestyramine in combination with other medications?
Which of the following is a potential concern when using cholestyramine in combination with other medications?
Which of the following statements about the use of lipid-lowering agents in ischemic insults is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of lipid-lowering agents in ischemic insults is correct?