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Which drug is used as monotherapy in hypertriglyceridemia and combined with statins in mixed dyslipidemia?
Which drug is used as monotherapy in hypertriglyceridemia and combined with statins in mixed dyslipidemia?
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Statins
- Fibrates (correct)
- Niacin
What is the primary mechanism through which Omega-3 Fatty Acids protect cell membranes?
What is the primary mechanism through which Omega-3 Fatty Acids protect cell membranes?
- Inhibition of platelet aggregation
- Protection against oxidative stress (correct)
- Inhibition of hormone sensitive lipase
- Activation of lipoprotein lipase
Which drug decreases lipolysis and availability of free fatty acids for triglyceride synthesis in the liver?
Which drug decreases lipolysis and availability of free fatty acids for triglyceride synthesis in the liver?
- Fibrates
- Niacin (correct)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Statins
How do Fibrates improve glucose tolerance and suppress serum uric acid?
How do Fibrates improve glucose tolerance and suppress serum uric acid?
Which drug is the best for elevating HDL levels?
Which drug is the best for elevating HDL levels?
Why are Fibrates never given during pregnancy and used cautiously in renal and hepatic impairment?
Why are Fibrates never given during pregnancy and used cautiously in renal and hepatic impairment?
What is a major issue associated with the use of niacin in the treatment of dyslipidemias?
What is a major issue associated with the use of niacin in the treatment of dyslipidemias?
Which symptom can be avoided when using niacin by taking aspirin an hour before its intake?
Which symptom can be avoided when using niacin by taking aspirin an hour before its intake?
How does cholestyramine aid in lowering hypertriglyceridemia?
How does cholestyramine aid in lowering hypertriglyceridemia?
What is the main purpose of using aspirin alongside niacin therapy?
What is the main purpose of using aspirin alongside niacin therapy?
Which adverse effect limits the use of niacin in patients with gout?
Which adverse effect limits the use of niacin in patients with gout?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of fibrates?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of fibrates?
What is the primary mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids lower triglyceride levels?
What is the primary mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids lower triglyceride levels?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which niacin (nicotinic acid) raises HDL-C levels?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which niacin (nicotinic acid) raises HDL-C levels?
In the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic patients, which lipid-lowering agent is considered the drug of choice?
In the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic patients, which lipid-lowering agent is considered the drug of choice?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of statins is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of statins is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding ezetimibe is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding ezetimibe is correct?
