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Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which lipoprotein is mainly composed of cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is mainly composed of cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is the main carrier of cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is the main carrier of cholesterol?
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Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and participates in the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and participates in the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
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What is the most frequent cause of hyperlipidemia?
What is the most frequent cause of hyperlipidemia?
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Which drugs inhibit the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter?
Which drugs inhibit the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter?
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Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
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Which class of drugs has the greatest LDL-C reduction of any hypolipidemic drugs?
Which class of drugs has the greatest LDL-C reduction of any hypolipidemic drugs?
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Which adverse effect is associated with cholestyramine use?
Which adverse effect is associated with cholestyramine use?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
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Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and is bound to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and is bound to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting triglycerides to the adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting triglycerides to the adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
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Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and releases triglycerides to the adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and releases triglycerides to the adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
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Which lipoprotein is the source of LDL?
Which lipoprotein is the source of LDL?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
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Which drug class has the highest LDL-C reduction among hypolipidemic drugs?
Which drug class has the highest LDL-C reduction among hypolipidemic drugs?
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What is the main effect of ezetimibe?
What is the main effect of ezetimibe?
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What is the mechanism of action of icosapent ethyl?
What is the mechanism of action of icosapent ethyl?
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Which adverse effect is associated with HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is associated with HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
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Which class of drugs has the greatest LDL-C reduction of any hypolipidemic drugs?
Which class of drugs has the greatest LDL-C reduction of any hypolipidemic drugs?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
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Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and is bound to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and is bound to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting larger amounts of triglycerides compared to cholesterol?
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Which lipoprotein is mainly composed of cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is mainly composed of cholesterol?
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Which drug class is known for its ability to bind lipid soluble molecules and inhibit their absorption, including fat-soluble vitamins and lipophilic drugs?
Which drug class is known for its ability to bind lipid soluble molecules and inhibit their absorption, including fat-soluble vitamins and lipophilic drugs?
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Which drug inhibits the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter, leading to increased enteral cholesterol excretion and reduced intestinal cholesterol absorption?
Which drug inhibits the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter, leading to increased enteral cholesterol excretion and reduced intestinal cholesterol absorption?
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Which drug class is the most important therapeutics for lowering LDL cholesterol?
Which drug class is the most important therapeutics for lowering LDL cholesterol?
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Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia, and as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy in adult patients with high triglyceride levels and cardiovascular risk factors?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia, and as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy in adult patients with high triglyceride levels and cardiovascular risk factors?
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