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Which of the following accounts for 10-20% of hyperlipidemic adults?
Which of the following accounts for 10-20% of hyperlipidemic adults?
- Primary hyperlipidemia
- Secondary hyperlipidemias (correct)
- Fibrates
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
What is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis that is competitively inhibited by HMG CoA reductase inhibitors?
What is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis that is competitively inhibited by HMG CoA reductase inhibitors?
- PCSK9 Inhibitors
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) (correct)
- Cholesterol absorption blocker
Which medication should be stopped for at least 3 months before pregnancy is planned due to insufficient safety data on pregnancy and potential teratogenicity?
Which medication should be stopped for at least 3 months before pregnancy is planned due to insufficient safety data on pregnancy and potential teratogenicity?
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) (correct)
- Resins
- Cholesterol absorption blocker
- Fibrates
Which condition includes high LDL or VLDL, i.e., primary hypercholesterolemia, heterozygous + homozygous FH, and mixed hyperlipidemia?
Which condition includes high LDL or VLDL, i.e., primary hypercholesterolemia, heterozygous + homozygous FH, and mixed hyperlipidemia?
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What is the primary disease that needs to be managed before making a further decision on treating raised lipids in secondary dyslipidemias?
What is the primary disease that needs to be managed before making a further decision on treating raised lipids in secondary dyslipidemias?
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