Dugan Flashcards
0
Q
Baseline _____ should be measured before initiating ezetimibe
A
Hepatic transaminase
1
Q
Use BAS with caution if TG levels are ________, discontinue if TG > _______
A
250 - 299 mg/dl
400 mg/dl
2
Q
When administering ezetimibe with statin, monitors ________ and D/C ezetimibe if persistent
A
Liver function test
3
Q
ALT elevation > ___ times ULN
A
3
4
Q
Do not use BAS if baseline TG is greater or equal to _______ or type III _____
A
300 mg/dl
Hyperlipoproteinemia
5
Q
3 things that should be evaluated before initiating fibrates
A
Renal status
Scr
eGFR
6
Q
Fenofibrates should not be used if eGFR < ______
A
30 ml/min
7
Q
Measure these before start niacin
A
Baseline LFTs
Fasting blood glucose or A1C
Uric acid
