Multiple Choice
Sharlene is a 65-year-old patient who has been on a lipid-lowering diet and using plant sterol margarine daily for the past 3 months. Her LDL is 135 mg/dL. An appropriate treatment for her would be:
A) A statin
B) Niacin
C) A fibric acid derivative
D) Determined by her risk factors
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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