Which of the Following Is True About the Use of Medications

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

• A) They often are helpful for persons who have had a heart attack or have cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
• B) They should be used by anyone with a high blood cholesterol level.
• C) They have few side effects.
• D) When one takes these, dietary changes are not necessary.

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Definitions:

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by engulfing and destroying pathogens.

Formed Elements

Cellular components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, consisting of water, proteins, electrolytes, and other substances, serving as the medium for red and white blood cells and platelets.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like material inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, where most cellular activities occur.