Which of the Following Statements Is True of Ezetimibe

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of ezetimibe?

• A)It is an HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor.
• B)This drug decreases total cholesterol,HDL cholesterol,and decreases HDL cholesterol levels.
• C)It is currently available in combination with simvastatin or atorvastatin to treat cholesterol with two different mechanisms of action.
• D)Ezetimibe/simvastatin has been found to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol and has a marked effect on plaque buildup.

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