Bile Acid Sequestrants Mechanism of Action

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Which characteristic of bile acid sequestrants (BAS) explains their need to be basic and cationic?

  • They cause reduction of LDL-C in a dose-dependent manner
  • They are not absorbed and excreted in stool post-binding
  • They bind to bile acids in the small intestine for fecal elimination
  • Bile acids are acidic and anionic in nature (correct)

Why does colestipol require an acidic pH to become protonated and have binding power?

  • It contains a positive charge
  • It has tertiary amine and no positive charge (correct)
  • It is absorbed in the small intestine
  • It is excreted in stool post-binding

Which adverse effect is associated with bile acid sequestrants (BAS)?

  • Hypertension
  • Heartburn (correct)
  • Infertility
  • Increased coagulation

What type of drug interaction is recommended for bile acid sequestrants (BAS)?

<p>Take drugs 1 hour after taking bile sequestrants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of liver cholesterol synthesis in the context of bile acid sequestrants (BAS)?

<p>Increase synthesis of LDL-receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the contraindication of bile acid sequestrants (BAS) in severe hypertriglyceridemia?

<p>They impair coagulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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