Ms. Leonas asks you why the physician cannot order her a drug to ...

[joesmith1212]

Ms. Leonas asks you why the physician cannot order her a drug to reduce her elevated cholesterol, rather than her going on a strict diet. How would you respond?

Question 2

An example of a fat-soluble vitamin is ____.
 A) vitamin C
  B) vitamin B12
  C) niacin
  D) vitamin K

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

As a general rule, physicians prefer a trial of diet therapy before prescribing drugs to lower blood lipid amounts. It is always preferable to reduce cholesterol in the diet verses taking a medication that may also have side effects. It is also encouraged that people continue to choose foods low in fat and cholesterol even if on cholesterol lowering medications.

Answer to Question 2

D

[joesmith1212]

Excellent

[helenmarkerine]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it