lipid lowering
Which class of drugs is commonly used for lowering LDL cholesterol?
Statins
What is the major side effect of statins?
Myopathy
Which lifestyle change is most effective in lowering triglycerides?
Reducing sugar intake
What does HDL cholesterol stand for?
High-Density Lipoprotein
Which drug inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestine?
Ezetimibe
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological approach to reduce LDL cholesterol?
Adopting a Mediterranean diet
Which medication is a bile acid sequestrant used for lipid lowering?
Cholestyramine
Which class of drugs is most effective in raising HDL cholesterol?
Niacin
What is considered an optimal LDL cholesterol level?
<100 mg/dL
Which is a fibrate commonly used to lower triglyceride levels?
Fenofibrate