Question 193 · LEK · Dyslipidemias
Indicate the true statement regarding ezetimibe:
- A. its hypolipidemic effect is weaker than that of statins.
- B. it should be used mainly in combination with statins, in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia.
- C. is the first-line treatment in the case of statin intolerance.
- D. answers A and B are correct.
- E. answers A, B, C are correct.
Hint
Compare ezetimibe's LDL-lowering power with statins and recall what is tried first when a patient reports statin side effects.
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