A Patient with Hypertension Who Has Hyperlipidemia Should Aim for an LDL

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypertension who has hyperlipidemia should aim for an LDL measurement of:

• A) 130 mg/dL or less
• B) 40 mg/dL or less
• C) 100 mg/dL or less
• D) 60 mg/dL or less

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