Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol) and Nexilzet Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Cholestyramine
  • Fibric acid derivatives (correct)
  • Statins
  • Ezetimibe

    • What effect do fibrates have on HDL cholesterol?

    <p>They raise it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preparation is NOT one of the three fibric acid derivatives available in the United States?

    <p>Rosuvastatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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