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Pharmacology Hypeension, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia 934d88bf

A hypeensive patient with BP 160/90 mm of Hg presents with increased level of Lipoprotein A. Which hypolipidemic drug will you prescribe?

A
Fenofibrate
B
Pitavastatin
C
Niacin
D
Ezetimibe
High-Yield Explanation
Niacin: Has max HDL increasing propey Only drug that can | Lipoprotein A Treatment of hypercholesterolemia Fibrates - maximum TGs lowering potential Statins -maximum reduction in LDL cholesterol. Ezetimibe- Inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol, usually used along with statins.

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