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| Lipid Questions | Lipid Answers |
|---|---|
| Drug Class that loweres LDL and by how much? | Statins 18-62%, BAS 15-30%, Ezetimibe 25% with statin |
| What drug class lowers TG and by how much? | Fibrates and Nicotinic Acids 20-50% and Omega 3 Fatty Acids 45% |
| Which class have myopathy and Rhabdomylosis as a side effect | Statins and Fibrates |
| Which class do you not monitor FLP's? | Ezetimibe (Zetia) |
| Which class do you not monitor LFT's? | BAS |
| Which classes do you monitor CK? | Stains and Fibrates |
| Which class is contraindicated in Pregnancy? | Statins |
| Which class is 1st line for LDL reduction? | Statins |
| Class of drug approved for children 11-20? | BAS |
| Which class do you not use if TG is greater than 400? | BAS |
| Which class do you use if TG is greater than 500? | Omega 3 Fish Oil (Lovaza) |
| Which class is contraindicated in Gout? | Nicotinic Acid |
| Which class works in the brush border? | Ezetimibe |
| What are the Side effects for Statins? | GI Upset, Headache, Increased LFT, Myopathy, Rhabdomylosis |
| What are the side effects for BAS? | Constipation, GI Stress, TG elevations |
| Whate are the side effects for Fibrates? | Gallstones, GI Upset, Elevated LFT, Rash and Rhabdomylosis |
| What are the side effects of Nicotinic Acid? | Flushing, GI Upset, Gout, Headache, Hepatoxic, Hyperglycemic |
| What are the side effects of Ezetimibe? | Gallstones and upset stomach |
| What are the side effects of Omega 3 Fatty Acids? | Flu, GI upset, Infection, rash |
| What is the dosing of Colesevelam (WelChol)? | 3 tabs BID or 6 tabs QD, max of 7 tabs/day |
| What is the dosing for Gemfibrozil (Lopid)? | 600 mg BID 30 minutes before meal |
| What is the dose for Niaspan? | 500 mg HS may titrate to 2000 mg HS |
| What is the dose for Ezetimibe (Zetia)? | 10 mg QD |
| What is the goal for someone with 2+ risk factors and framingham score 10-20% | less than 130, TLC and Drug therapy at 130 |