Joanne Is a 60-Year-Old Patient with an LDL of 132

question 14

Multiple Choice

Joanne is a 60-year-old patient with an LDL of 132 and a family history of coronary artery disease. She has already tried diet changes (increased fiber and plant sterols) to lower her LDL and after 6 months her LDL is slightly higher. The next step in her treatment would be:

• A) A statin
• B) Niacin
• C) Sterols
• D) A fibric acid derivative

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