Triglycerides Flashcards
1
Q
What medications can increase trigylcerides?
A
Beta-blockers, glucocorticoids, estrogens, anti-psychotics
2
Q
What is a normal triglyceride level?
A
Less than 150
3
Q
Should you prescribe fibrates for high triglycerides?
A
Watchout, lowering triglycerides hasn’t been shown to be beneficial; FDA removed this indication
4
Q
If a patient starts a statin, and LDL goes down but triglycerides go up, what’s going on?
A
Patient has stopped following a “healthy diet” now that they are on a statin
5
Q
What are 4 secondary causes of high triglycerides?
A
Pregnancy, alcoholism, metoprolol, thiazides, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism
