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Which medication class primarily impacts Triglycerides (TG)?
Which medication class primarily impacts Triglycerides (TG)?
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
- PCSK9 inhibitors
- Statins
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors (correct)
What is the major physiologic role of lipoproteins?
What is the major physiologic role of lipoproteins?
- Provide structural support to cell membranes
- Serve as carriers for cholesterol and TG’s (lipids) (correct)
- Act as enzyme cofactors
- Aid in hormone synthesis
What is the main side effect of Statins?
What is the main side effect of Statins?
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Muscle pain (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Gallstones
What is the mechanism of action of Bempedoic Acid?
What is the mechanism of action of Bempedoic Acid?
Which medication class interacts with digoxin, warfarin, diuretics, and cyclosporine?
Which medication class interacts with digoxin, warfarin, diuretics, and cyclosporine?
What is the recommended monitoring for patients on Statins?
What is the recommended monitoring for patients on Statins?
What is the primary indication for PCSK9 Inhibitors?
What is the primary indication for PCSK9 Inhibitors?
Which medication acts in the liver & brown adipose tissue, activates PPAR-alpha, and induces LPL?
Which medication acts in the liver & brown adipose tissue, activates PPAR-alpha, and induces LPL?
What is the primary indication for using Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)?
What is the primary indication for using Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)?
Which medication should be adjusted if the patient's creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than 50?
Which medication should be adjusted if the patient's creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than 50?
Which medication may increase the effects of oral diabetic medications?
Which medication may increase the effects of oral diabetic medications?
What is the primary side effect of Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)?
What is the primary side effect of Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)?
Which medication must be given with food?
Which medication must be given with food?
Which medication is contraindicated in liver disease and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus?
Which medication is contraindicated in liver disease and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for Gemfibrozil?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for Gemfibrozil?
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