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Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good cholesterol'?
Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good cholesterol'?
- Chylomicrons
- HDL (correct)
- VLDL
- LDL
What is the main component of cell membranes?
What is the main component of cell membranes?
- Triglycerides
- Phospholipids
- Fatty Acids
- Cholesterol (correct)
Which term refers to a condition where there is injury to muscle tissue?
Which term refers to a condition where there is injury to muscle tissue?
- Angina
- Rhabdomyolysis (correct)
- Myocardial Infarction
- Cataracts
Which drug class is also known as sequestrants?
Which drug class is also known as sequestrants?
What is the term for the absolute risk of developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years?
What is the term for the absolute risk of developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years?
Which drug is considered a prototype for HMG-CoA Inhibitors?
Which drug is considered a prototype for HMG-CoA Inhibitors?
'Terminology to Know', referring to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, is now based on what?
'Terminology to Know', referring to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, is now based on what?
'Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes' include all but which of the following?
'Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes' include all but which of the following?
Which drug binds bile acids in the intestine and is excreted in the stool?
Which drug binds bile acids in the intestine and is excreted in the stool?
What is the main action of Ezetimibe?
What is the main action of Ezetimibe?
Which drug is a vitamin that decreases LDL and increases HDL?
Which drug is a vitamin that decreases LDL and increases HDL?
What is the primary role of Heparin?
What is the primary role of Heparin?
Which drug is an inhibitor used as an adjunct and may cause liver toxicity when taken with other lipid-lowering medications?
Which drug is an inhibitor used as an adjunct and may cause liver toxicity when taken with other lipid-lowering medications?
Which drug significantly lowers LDL and is administered subcutaneously?
Which drug significantly lowers LDL and is administered subcutaneously?
What is the main adverse effect of Heparin?
What is the main adverse effect of Heparin?
Which drug's primary function is to raise HDL and lower triglycerides?
Which drug's primary function is to raise HDL and lower triglycerides?
What is the contraindication for administering enoxaparin?
What is the contraindication for administering enoxaparin?
How is warfarin classified in terms of its route of administration?
How is warfarin classified in terms of its route of administration?
Which medication has the risk of producing a Vitamin K deficiency?
Which medication has the risk of producing a Vitamin K deficiency?
What is a common side effect of clopidogrel?
What is a common side effect of clopidogrel?
Why are lab tests not needed for monitoring when administering newer anticoagulants like rivaroxaban?
Why are lab tests not needed for monitoring when administering newer anticoagulants like rivaroxaban?
Which drug class is used to remove thrombi that are already formed?
Which drug class is used to remove thrombi that are already formed?
What is the primary function of epoetin alfa in hematopoietic disorders?
What is the primary function of epoetin alfa in hematopoietic disorders?
What is the main use of alteplase (tPA) as a thrombolytic agent?
What is the main use of alteplase (tPA) as a thrombolytic agent?
Which medication stimulates blood cell production by bone marrow in patients with neutropenia?
Which medication stimulates blood cell production by bone marrow in patients with neutropenia?
