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What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
- Managing heartburn
- Reducing serum-lipid levels (correct)
- Relieving muscle or joint pain
- Treating headaches and fatigue
What is the mechanism of action of bile acid sequestrants?
What is the mechanism of action of bile acid sequestrants?
- Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
- Reducing serum-lipid levels
- Treating rhabdomyolysis
- Increasing cholesterol excretion in stool (correct)
What should be monitored while using statins?
What should be monitored while using statins?
- Liver function tests (correct)
- Blood glucose levels
- Kidney function tests
- Lung function tests
Which adverse effect is associated with bile-acid resins?
Which adverse effect is associated with bile-acid resins?
Why should statins not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Why should statins not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Which lipid-lowering drug inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine?
Which lipid-lowering drug inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine?
What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
Which lipid-lowering drug has numerous adverse effects including flushing, hot flashes, and nausea?
Which lipid-lowering drug has numerous adverse effects including flushing, hot flashes, and nausea?
What should be monitored if a patient is predisposed to gout while taking a lipid-lowering drug?
What should be monitored if a patient is predisposed to gout while taking a lipid-lowering drug?
Which lipid-lowering drug should be used cautiously with warfarin due to potential potentiation of anticoagulant effects?
Which lipid-lowering drug should be used cautiously with warfarin due to potential potentiation of anticoagulant effects?
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What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is primarily used to reduce high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
How do bile acid sequestrants work?
How do bile acid sequestrants work?
Bile acid sequestrants lower cholesterol by increasing its excretion in feces.
What should be monitored while using statins?
What should be monitored while using statins?
Liver function tests should be monitored regularly while using statins because they can potentially affect liver health.
What is a common side effect of bile acid resins?
What is a common side effect of bile acid resins?
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Why are statins contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Why are statins contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
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How does ezetimibe (Zetia) lower cholesterol?
How does ezetimibe (Zetia) lower cholesterol?
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What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
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What are some common side effects of niacin (nicotinic acid)?
What are some common side effects of niacin (nicotinic acid)?
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What should be monitored if a patient is prone to gout while taking lipid-lowering drugs?
What should be monitored if a patient is prone to gout while taking lipid-lowering drugs?
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Which lipid-lowering drug should be used cautiously with warfarin?
Which lipid-lowering drug should be used cautiously with warfarin?
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