In addition to controlling hyperlipidemia, what are bile ...

[Bob-Dole]

In addition to controlling hyperlipidemia, what are bile acid-binding resins prescribed to treat?
 
  a. Constipation secondary to excess fecal bile acids
  b. Constipation related to pseudomembranous colitis
  c. Pruritus secondary to biliary stasis
  d. Jaundice related to cholelithiasis

Question 2

What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?
 
  a. Reduced LDLs and total cholesterol levels
  b. Reduced HDLs and total cholesterol levels
  c. Reduced LDLs and HDLs
  d. Reduced HDLs and dietary cholesterol levels

[chereeb]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bile acid-binding resins may be used to treat pruritus as a result of partial biliary stasis. Excess fecal bile acids produce diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis produces diarrhea. Bile acid-binding resins are not used to treat jaundice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
LDLs account for 60 to 70 of total serum cholesterol and are a major contributor to atherosclerosis. The therapeutic outcome of antilipemic therapy is to lower the LDL and total cholesterol levels and raise the HDL and HDL/LDL ratio. HDLs are not reduced in treating hyperlipidemia.

[Bob-Dole]

Excellent

[mohan]

Great answer, keep it coming