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What is the mechanism of action of fenofibrate?
What is the mechanism of action of fenofibrate?
- Binds bile acids in the intestine (correct)
- Stimulates HDL production
- Inactivates thrombin to reduce fibrin formation
- Inhibits cholesterol absorption in the small intestine
Which drug significantly lowers LDL cholesterol levels and is administered subcutaneously?
Which drug significantly lowers LDL cholesterol levels and is administered subcutaneously?
- Heparin
- Niacin
- Ezetimibe
- Alirocumab (correct)
What is the primary effect of ezetimibe in the body?
What is the primary effect of ezetimibe in the body?
- Increases HDL levels
- Suppresses fibrin by inactivating thrombin
- Reduces triglycerides
- Inhibits cholesterol absorption in the small intestine (correct)
Which drug is known to decrease LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels?
Which drug is known to decrease LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels?
How does heparin achieve its anticoagulant effect?
How does heparin achieve its anticoagulant effect?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with anticoagulant therapy using heparin?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with anticoagulant therapy using heparin?
What is the term used to describe high density lipoprotein, known as 'good cholesterol'?
What is the term used to describe high density lipoprotein, known as 'good cholesterol'?
Which type of medication is known for reducing LDL cholesterol and is often used alongside statins?
Which type of medication is known for reducing LDL cholesterol and is often used alongside statins?
What is the main adverse effect associated with HMG-CoA Inhibitors (statins)?
What is the main adverse effect associated with HMG-CoA Inhibitors (statins)?
Which lipid source is described as a component of the cell membrane and considered essential?
Which lipid source is described as a component of the cell membrane and considered essential?
In dyslipidemia management, what is the approach no longer being targeted and instead focusing on overall risk reduction?
In dyslipidemia management, what is the approach no longer being targeted and instead focusing on overall risk reduction?
Which drug is commonly used to prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (MI) and angina, even in patients with diabetes but normal cholesterol levels?
Which drug is commonly used to prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (MI) and angina, even in patients with diabetes but normal cholesterol levels?
What is the contraindication for using Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin?
What is the contraindication for using Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin?
How is an overdose of Warfarin (Vitamin K antagonist) treated?
How is an overdose of Warfarin (Vitamin K antagonist) treated?
Which medication is an example of a Direct Factor Xa inhibitor?
Which medication is an example of a Direct Factor Xa inhibitor?
What is the general purpose of antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel?
What is the general purpose of antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel?
Which drug is classified as a thrombolytic or fibrinolytic agent?
Which drug is classified as a thrombolytic or fibrinolytic agent?
For which condition is epoetin alfa commonly used?
For which condition is epoetin alfa commonly used?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors?
What should healthcare professionals monitor for when administering alteplase (tPA)?
What should healthcare professionals monitor for when administering alteplase (tPA)?
Which drug prototype is an HMG-CoA Inhibitor and commonly used to treat hypercholesterolemia and prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and angina?
Which drug prototype is an HMG-CoA Inhibitor and commonly used to treat hypercholesterolemia and prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and angina?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with cholestyramine?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with cholestyramine?
Which lipoprotein is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
Which lipoprotein is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
What is the main difference between atorvastatin and cholestyramine in terms of administration?
What is the main difference between atorvastatin and cholestyramine in terms of administration?
What is the term used for the absolute risk assessment method for developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years?
What is the term used for the absolute risk assessment method for developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years?
What is the primary function of niacin (nicotinic acid) in the body?
What is the primary function of niacin (nicotinic acid) in the body?
Which medication is a fibric acid derivative that binds bile acids in the intestine?
Which medication is a fibric acid derivative that binds bile acids in the intestine?
What is the primary action of PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab in the body?
What is the primary action of PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab in the body?
Which term describes the process of forming a blood clot?
Which term describes the process of forming a blood clot?
What is the main adverse effect associated with high-dose IV heparin therapy?
What is the main adverse effect associated with high-dose IV heparin therapy?
Which lipid source is considered essential and is described as a component of the cell membrane?
Which lipid source is considered essential and is described as a component of the cell membrane?
What is the contraindication for using thrombolytic agents like alteplase (tPA)?
What is the contraindication for using thrombolytic agents like alteplase (tPA)?
How are Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin administered?
How are Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin administered?
Which medication is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and is based on body weight for dosing?
Which medication is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and is based on body weight for dosing?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel?
How is an overdose of Direct Factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban typically managed?
How is an overdose of Direct Factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban typically managed?
Which condition is epoetin alfa commonly used to treat?
Which condition is epoetin alfa commonly used to treat?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim?
How do anticoagulants differ from antiplatelet drugs in their mechanism of action?
How do anticoagulants differ from antiplatelet drugs in their mechanism of action?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with cholestyramine?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with cholestyramine?
Which lipoprotein is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
Which lipoprotein is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
How does atorvastatin primarily prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and angina?
How does atorvastatin primarily prevent cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction and angina?
Which lipid source is considered essential and is described as a component of the cell membrane?
Which lipid source is considered essential and is described as a component of the cell membrane?
In dyslipidemia management, what approach is no longer being targeted and instead focusing on overall risk reduction?
In dyslipidemia management, what approach is no longer being targeted and instead focusing on overall risk reduction?
Which drug significantly lowers LDL cholesterol levels but is not administered orally?
Which drug significantly lowers LDL cholesterol levels but is not administered orally?
How does the medication ezetimibe primarily act in the body?
How does the medication ezetimibe primarily act in the body?
What is the primary function of niacin (nicotinic acid) in the body?
What is the primary function of niacin (nicotinic acid) in the body?
Which medication is a PCSK9 inhibitor administered subcutaneously and significantly lowers LDL cholesterol?
Which medication is a PCSK9 inhibitor administered subcutaneously and significantly lowers LDL cholesterol?
What is the primary function of fibrates like fenofibrate in decreasing lipid levels?
What is the primary function of fibrates like fenofibrate in decreasing lipid levels?
Which of the following terms best describes the process of stopping blood loss and forming a clot?
Which of the following terms best describes the process of stopping blood loss and forming a clot?
Which drug prototype has the primary action of reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol?
Which drug prototype has the primary action of reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol?
What is the primary purpose of Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin?
What is the primary purpose of Low Molecular Weight Heparins like enoxaparin?
How is an overdose of Direct Factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban typically managed?
How is an overdose of Direct Factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban typically managed?
What is the main difference between antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel and anticoagulants?
What is the main difference between antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel and anticoagulants?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim?
What is the primary function of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim?
Which drug is an example of a Direct thrombin inhibitor?
Which drug is an example of a Direct thrombin inhibitor?
What is the contraindication for using Anti-Platelet drugs?
What is the contraindication for using Anti-Platelet drugs?
How do the Newer anticoagulants differ from traditional anticoagulants like warfarin in terms of lab monitoring?
How do the Newer anticoagulants differ from traditional anticoagulants like warfarin in terms of lab monitoring?
What is the main purpose of Thrombolytic agents like alteplase?
What is the main purpose of Thrombolytic agents like alteplase?
