Hyperlipidemia: Secondary vs. Primary
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What percentage of hyperlipidemic adults do secondary dyslipidemias account for?

  • 30-40%
  • 10-20% (correct)
  • 20-30%
  • 5-10%
  • In secondary hyperlipidemias, what is the basis for treatment when the primary disease is managed?

  • Lowering the lipids
  • Changing the primary disease
  • Raising the lipids
  • Managing the primary disease further (correct)
  • Which medication should be used with caution in women of childbearing age due to insufficient safety data on pregnancy and potential teratogenicity?

  • Fibrates
  • Cholesterol absorption blocker
  • Statins (correct)
  • Nicotinic acid
  • What is the mechanism of action of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)?

    <p>Inhibition of HMG CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hyperlipidemia does not fall under the category of primary hypercholesterolemia?

    <p>High VLDL only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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