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What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
What is the primary use of atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
What is the mechanism of action of bile acid sequestrants?
What is the mechanism of action of bile acid sequestrants?
What should be monitored while using statins?
What should be monitored while using statins?
Which adverse effect is associated with bile-acid resins?
Which adverse effect is associated with bile-acid resins?
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Why should statins not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Why should statins not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
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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?
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What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
What is the primary use of gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
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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?
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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?
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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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