A Patient Is Found to Have High Cholesterol and Triglyceride

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient is found to have high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.He is told he has type II hyperlipidemia.Which of the following should be explained to this patient concerning this condition?

• A) There is no effective medication to treat this condition.
• B) Diet therapy is the only effective treatment with this type of condition.
• C) This condition is curable with a regular diet and medications for life.
• D) Diet modifications and medication are helpful in normalizing lipid levels.

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