Multiple Choice
A 33-year-old man is found to have tendon xanthomas.When questioned about his lifestyle, he says that he exercises regularly, eats balanced meals, and is not in any physical distress.A blood analysis reveals a plasma total cholesterol level of 350 mg/dL and a triglyceride level of 70 mg/dL.He is treated with cholestyramine and a statin and sent for further analysis.His hyperlipidemia is best classified as:
A) Type I.
B) Type V.
C) Type III.
D) Type IV.
E) Type IIa.
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