antihyperlipidemics Flashcards
1
Q
what can cause a secondary increase in lipids?
A
alcohol & diabetes
2
Q
risk factors for atherosclerosis
A
age, male, smoking, HTN, elevated LDL, low HDL, diabetes, famhx of premature coronary heart disease, TG levels, VLDL & IDL remnants
3
Q
why is flushing a side effect of niacin?
A
niacin induces secretion of prostacyclins from skin
can reduce with pretx of NSAIDS
