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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels? Choose all that apply.
 
  a. Diet
  b. Exercise
  c. Positive mental outlook
  d. Smoking cessation
  e. Minimal use of alcohol
  f. Drug therapy

Question 2

On which of the following symptoms should the health care provider instruct the patient begin-ning drug therapy with lovastatin (Mevacor)?
 
  a. Myalgias
  b. Jaundice
  c. Abdominal pain
  d. Headache


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JCABRERA33

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and drug therapy, if needed, effectively reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Headache and gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are the most common adverse effects (experi-enced by <10 of patients) of the statins, such as lovastatin, although they are usually transi-ent and mild.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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