Which the following persons should not have a statin medication ...

[HCHenry]

Which the following persons should not have a statin medication ordered?
 
  1. Someone with 3 first- or second-degree family members with history of muscle issues when started on statins
  2. Someone with high lipids, but low BMI
  3. Premenopausal woman with recent history of hysterectomy
  4. Prediabetic male with known metabolic syndrome

Question 2

Han is a 48-year-old diabetic with hyperlipidemia and high triglycerides. His LDL is 112 mg/dL and he has not tolerated statins. He warrants a trial of a:
 
  1. Sterol
  2. Niacin
  3. Fibric acid derivative
  4. Bile acid-binding resin
 
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[tjayeee]

Answer to Question 1

1

Answer to Question 2

3

[HCHenry]

Wow, this really help

[strudel15]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it