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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Definitions:

Liver Panel

A series of blood tests used to assess liver function and detect liver disease by measuring enzymes, proteins, and substances in the blood.

Liver Function

The various roles the liver plays in the human body, including detoxifying harmful substances, metabolizing drugs, filtering blood, and secreting bile.

Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ, system, or process in the body.

Creatine Kinase

An enzyme that plays a crucial role in energy production within cells, particularly in muscle cells during high-intensity activities.