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What is the effect of ezetimibe on LDL-C levels when added to diet?
What is the effect of ezetimibe on LDL-C levels when added to diet?
- No effect
- Decrease by 15-20% (correct)
- Increase by 10%
- Increase by 15-20%
In patients with primary hypercholesterolemia where initial statin therapy is contraindicated, what is the recommended treatment?
In patients with primary hypercholesterolemia where initial statin therapy is contraindicated, what is the recommended treatment?
- Ezetimibe plus statin therapy
- Fibrates
- Lomitapide
- Ezetimibe monotherapy (correct)
What is the recommended daily dosage of ezetimibe?
What is the recommended daily dosage of ezetimibe?
- 20 mg
- 10 mg (correct)
- 5 mg
- 15 mg
Which group of drugs is thought to act by binding to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α on hepatocytes?
Which group of drugs is thought to act by binding to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α on hepatocytes?
What effect does ezetimibe have when added to a statin therapy?
What effect does ezetimibe have when added to a statin therapy?
In which patients is ezetimibe contraindicated when co-administered with a statin?
In which patients is ezetimibe contraindicated when co-administered with a statin?
What is the maximum daily dose for Lomitapide?
What is the maximum daily dose for Lomitapide?
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for Lomitapide use?
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for Lomitapide use?
What adverse event is mainly associated with the use of Lomitapide?
What adverse event is mainly associated with the use of Lomitapide?
For which condition should Lomitapide be used according to the text?
For which condition should Lomitapide be used according to the text?
What enzyme does Lomitapide inhibit?
What enzyme does Lomitapide inhibit?
What is a possible effect of Lomitapide treatment on liver function tests according to the text?
What is a possible effect of Lomitapide treatment on liver function tests according to the text?
What is the main purpose of lipoprotein apheresis treatment?
What is the main purpose of lipoprotein apheresis treatment?
Why is the effect of lipoprotein apheresis considered transient?
Why is the effect of lipoprotein apheresis considered transient?