What Describes the Relationship of Over-The-Counter (OTC)fish Oil Supplements to the Treatment

question 40

Multiple Choice

What describes the relationship of over-the-counter (OTC) fish oil supplements to the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia?

• A)OTC supplements typically provide 4 grams of combined EPA and DHA.
• B)OTC supplements require 10-13 pills daily to get enough EPA and DHA.
• C)OTC supplements contain so much EPA and DHA that the patient would be at risk of toxicity.
• D)OTC supplements provide enough EPA and DHA, but they are also often contaminated and should be avoided.

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