When Considering Which Cholesterol-Lowering Drug to Prescribe, Which Factor Determines

question 10

Multiple Choice

When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment?

• A) Total LDL
• B) Fasting HDL
• C) Coronary artery disease risk level
• D) Fasting total cholesterol

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