19: Drugs for HLD Flashcards
1
Q
major component in HDL, IDL, LDL, VLDL, and chylomicrons
A
- HDL: protein
- IDL and LDL: cholesterol esters
- VLDL and chylomicrons: triglycerides
2
Q
apoE
A
ligand that helps lipoproteins get uptaken by the liver
3
Q
normal total cholesterol range for adults 20+
A
125-200
4
Q
major cause of increased LDL
A
polygenic hypercholesterolemia
5
Q
exercise effect on LDL
A
minimal impact
6
Q
examples of meds that may interact with statin
A
amiodarone, amlodipine, ART, colchicine, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fenofibrate, ketokonazole, niacin, ranolazine, verapamil, warfarin
7
Q
which drug should you not use with any statin?
A
gemfibrozil
8
Q
normal level for triglycerides
A
<150
9
Q
two omega 3 fatty acids
A
- EPA: eicosapentanoic acid
2. DHA: docosahexanoic acid
