Ezetimibe Side Effects and Tolerability Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a reported side effect of ezetimibe?

  • Constipation (correct)
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Hepatitis
  • Myopathy
  • What is a potential risk of adding ezetimibe to a statin therapy?

  • Increased risk of myopathy
  • Pancreatitis
  • Increased risk of thrombocytopenia
  • Elevated transaminase levels (correct)
  • Which of the following drugs is mentioned as an interaction with ezetimibe?

  • Beta blockers
  • Antibiotics
  • Bile acid sequestrants (correct)
  • ACE inhibitors
  • What is a reported adverse effect of Bempedoic Acid?

    <p>Joint swelling or pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What patient population should Bempedoic Acid be approved for?

    <p>Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia maxed on statins needing more cholesterol reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Bempedoic Acid/Ezetimibe be considered for use?

    <p>For patients with true statin intolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)?

    <p>Raise HDL cholesterol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug mentioned has a significant adverse effect related to liver function?

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

    Which drug has been linked to reports of pancreatitis?

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

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