Statin Medications Quiz
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What is the primary mechanism by which statin medications reduce cholesterol levels?

  • Promoting cholesterol excretion through urine
  • Blocking cholesterol absorption from food
  • Inhibiting cholesterol production by the liver (correct)
  • Increasing cholesterol breakdown in the bloodstream

    • What is the main source of cholesterol in the body?

  • Cholesterol synthesized by muscle cells
  • Internal production in the liver (correct)
  • Cholesterol absorbed from the environment
  • Dietary intake from food

    • Who are the individuals most at risk of life-threatening damage due to high cholesterol levels?

  • Patients with coronary artery disease, stroke patients, diabetics, high blood pressure patients, and patients with kidney weakness (correct)
  • Children and young adults with no prior medical conditions
  • Athletes, vegetarians, and individuals with low blood pressure
  • Individuals with a family history of high cholesterol, smokers, and obese individuals

    • What is a potential concern associated with taking cholesterol-lowering medications?

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