clar697
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A 42-year-old man has pancreatitis associated with hypertriglyceridemia. His brother and father have a similar condition. The patient’s serum VLDL concentration is increased. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for the hypertriglyceridemia?
A) Cholestyramine
B) Gemfibrozil
C) Lovastatin
D) Probucol
E) Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid
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| DR_K
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C.
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| tiz_83
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For hypertriglyceridemia, 1st DOC: Fibrates, then Niacin
I go with B) Gemfibrozil
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| DR_K
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yah but thats only good for inc TGs not inc VLDL, statins r good for both decreasing VLDL and TGs.
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| fua
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B gemfibrozil
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| winnera
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anymore?i'll go with B
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| usmlekiller
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b
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| eddyheart
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answer= B
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| snowdrop
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ans.B
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