Dyslipidemia

Question 1

First goal to treat dyslipidemia is:

Answer 1

Get LDL < 100

Question 2

Statins will decrease LDL how much?

Answer 2

18-55%

Each doubling of dose (up to80 mg/day) will lead to another 7% decrease

Question 3

Fluvastatin is more/less potent than Simvastatin?

Answer 3

Less

Question 4

What does fish oil impact?

Answer 4

triglycerides

Question 5

Which drug(s) should be used first to lower LDL?

Answer 5

Niacin (less than 1g) or ezetimibe

Question 6

Second goal to treat dyslipidemia?

Answer 6

Raise HDL

Question 7

HDL is increased with what?

Answer 7

Niacin or fibrates,

Lifestyle modification

Question 8

Third goal for dyslipidemia?

Answer 8

Decrease triglycerides

Question 9

What helps to decrease triglycerides?

Answer 9

Glycemic control,

Fibrates, niacin and omega 3s (fish oil)

Question 10

What amount of weight loss impacts cholesterol?

Answer 10

Sustained weight loss of at least 10%

Question 11

Which class of drugs are category X and should NOT be used in pregnancy?

Answer 11

Statins