Lipid-Lowering Drugs — Flashcards

Lipid-Lowering Drugs — Flashcards

Lipid-Lowering Drugs — Flashcards
#1

_____, Rosuvastatin and Pitavastatin have a long half-life and may be taken at any time of the day.

#2

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ is the most effective drug for increasing serum HDL

#3

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ significantly reduce LDL levels (30-60% reductions)

#4

The drug of choice for type III/IV hyperlipoproteinemias are _______.

#5

The drug of choice for type IIa and IIb hyperlipoproteinemias are _______.

#6

PCSK9 Inhibitors (_____ and evolocumab) work by inactivating LDL-receptor degradation, resulting in a dramatic decrease in LDL

#7

The following is a flower of? _____

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#8

Blood & Inflammation (Dyslipidemia drugs) _____, a supplement high in omega-3 fatty acids, may be used to lower serum triglyceride levels

#9

Class I_____ antiarrhythmics are especially effective at treating atrial fibrillation (and flutter)

#10

Ezetimibe indirectly _____ HMG CoA reductase activity and thus increases cholesterol synthesis by the liver

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