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joesmith1212

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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?

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


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
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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.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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