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Which adverse effects are associated with Bempedoic Acid?
Which adverse effects are associated with Bempedoic Acid?
- Muscle pain
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Joint swelling or pain (correct)
When should Bempedoic Acid/Ezetimibe combination be used according to the text?
When should Bempedoic Acid/Ezetimibe combination be used according to the text?
- For patients with familial hypercholesterolemia maxed on statins
- For individuals with no history of high cholesterol
- As first-line treatment for high cholesterol
- For patients with statin intolerance (correct)
Which drug class is highlighted as the most effective for lowering triglyceride levels?
Which drug class is highlighted as the most effective for lowering triglyceride levels?
- Cholestyramine
- Fibric acid derivatives (correct)
- Statins
- Ezetimibe
What effect do fibrates have on HDL cholesterol?
What effect do fibrates have on HDL cholesterol?
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Which preparation is NOT one of the three fibric acid derivatives available in the United States?
Which preparation is NOT one of the three fibric acid derivatives available in the United States?
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