Vytorin Is a Combination of Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

question 3

Multiple Choice

Vytorin is a combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin. The pharmacologic effects include:

• A) Platelet inhibition
• B) Reduction in intestinal absorption of cholesterol
• C) Cholesterol-lowering ability independent of plasma lipoprotein levels
• D) Inhibition in cholesterol synthesis within hepatocytes
• E) A, B, and D

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