PPP Buzzzzzz Words Flashcards
1
Q
best drug to increase HDL
A
Niacin
2
Q
Best drug to decrease LDL
A
Statin
3
Q
Best drug to decrease triglycerides
A
Fibrates
4
Q
Only hyperlipidemia drug safe in pregnancy
A
Bile acid sequestrants
5
Q
Which hyperlipidemia drug has the side effect of possibly RAISING triglycerides
A
Bile acid sequestrants
6
Q
Which hyperlipidemia drug has the side effect of flushing
A
Niacin
7
Q
If someone already has gout, what hyperlipidemia medication should you avoid
A
Niacin
8
Q
Myopathy and myalgias are very common side effects of which TWO hyperlipidemia medications
A
Statins
Fibrates
