Joanne Is a 60-Year-Old Patient with an LDL of 132

question 15

Multiple Choice

Joanne is a 60-year-old patient with an LDL of 132 and a family history of coronary artery disease. She has already tried diet changes (increasing fiber and plant sterols) to lower her LDL but after six months her LDL is slightly higher. The next step in her treatment would be:

• A)A statin
• B)Niacin
• C)Sterols
• D)A fibric acid derivative

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