First-Line Therapy for Hyperlipidemia Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:

• A) Statins
• B) Niacin
• C) Lifestyle changes
• D) Bile acid-binding resins

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, important for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

Steroids

A class of lipid molecules that includes hormones, vitamins, and cholesterol, which serve various functions in organisms.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, containing two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.

Polymer

Macromolecule consisting of covalently bonded monomers; for example, a polypeptide is a polymer of monomers called amino acids.