In Addition to Their Beneficial Effect on Serum LDL-Cholesterol Levels

question 4

Multiple Choice

In addition to their beneficial effect on serum LDL-cholesterol levels, atorvastatin and related drugs may reduce coronary heart disease by which mechanism?

• A) reducing cholesterol absorption
• B) improving vascular endothelial function
• C) stimulating lipoprotein lipase
• D) increasing lipolysis
• E) decreasing appetite

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Definitions:

Compounded

The process where the value of an investment increases due to the interest earned on both the principal and the accumulated interest.

Semi-annually

refers to occurrences that happen twice a year.

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a Canadian investment account for holding savings and investment assets, with tax advantages.

Compounded

The process of accumulating interest on an investment or loan where the earned interest is added to the principal, leading to interest being earned on interest.