The Nurse Understands That Colestipol (Colestid)is Used to Reduce Serum

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse understands that colestipol (Colestid) is used to reduce serum cholesterol levels because it has which of the following actions?

• A) Binds bile salts in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent reabsorption
• B) Inhibits secretion of cholesterol by liver into bile salts
• C) Impairs synthesis of cholesterol by the liver
• D) Prevents the liver from taking up excess cholesterol in the blood

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