Which Class of Drugs Reduces LDL Levels by Inhibiting the Synthesis

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which class of drugs reduces LDL levels by inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol?

• A)Bile acid sequestrants
• B)Nicotinic acid
• C)HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
• D)Fibric acid derivatives

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Definitions:

Papillae Projections

Small, nipple-like structures on the surface of an organ, such as the tongue, that often contain taste buds.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs located on the tongue that allow humans to perceive different tastes.

Digestive

Pertaining to digestion.

Preicteric

Referring to the initial phase of a disease, particularly liver disease, that occurs before the onset of jaundice, where the skin turns yellow.