A patient presents with a history of severe diarrhea after initiating a medication for hyperlipidemia. Which class of drugs is this patient most likely taking? A) Statins B) Fibrat... A patient presents with a history of severe diarrhea after initiating a medication for hyperlipidemia. Which class of drugs is this patient most likely taking? A) Statins B) Fibrates C) Cholesterol absorption inhibitors D) Bile Acid Resins
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The question is asking to identify which class of medication is most likely associated with causing severe diarrhea in a patient who has started medication to manage high lipid levels in the blood.
Answer
D) Bile Acid Resins.
The final answer is D) Bile Acid Resins.
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The final answer is D) Bile Acid Resins.
More Information
Bile acid resins, also known as bile acid sequestrants, can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as severe diarrhea, as they work by binding to bile acids in the intestines.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing gastrointestinal side effects of different lipid-lowering drugs; statins are more associated with muscle-related side effects.
Sources
- Therapeutic Class Overview Bile Acid Sequestrants - medicaid.nv.gov
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