Lipids - Sheet1

Question 1

Which lipid lowering medication should be avoided in a patient who has gout?

Answer 1

Niacin

Question 2

Which lipid lowering medication may cause flushing pruritus and nausea?

Answer 2

Niacin

Question 3

Which cholesterol medication may cause constipation and metabolic acidosis?

Answer 3

Bile sequestration agents

Question 4

Which cholesterol medication may cause increase in blood glucose levels?

Answer 4

Niacin

Question 5

Which cholesterol medications are best for LDL control?

Answer 5

Statins

Question 6

Which medications commonly cause hyperlipidemia?

Answer 6

Protease inhibitors - Thiazide diuretics

Question 7

How does Ezetimibe work?

Answer 7

Blocks intestinal absorption of cholesterol

Question 8

What laboratory test can be drawn to confirm myalgia is due to statin therapy?

Answer 8

Serum creatine phosphokinase

Question 9

What is the HDL level which is considered to be protective?

Answer 9

HDL over 60 mg/dL

Question 10

Very high levels of which type of cholesterol may lead to pancreatitis?

Answer 10

Triglycerides > 500 may lead to pancreatitis

Question 11

What side effects should the patient be counseled on when starting niacin?

Answer 11

Flushing - Pruritus - Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea

Question 12

What is the only lipid medication which can cause angioedema?

Answer 12

Ezetimibe

Question 13

What are the two classes of lipid medication which can cause rhabdomyolysis?

Answer 13

Statins and fenofibrates - Chance for rhabdomyolysis increases when combined