What is the mechanism of action of niacin?
A) Inhibits fatty acid release from adipose tissue and inhibits fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver
B) Increases fatty acid release from adipose tissue and inhibits fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver
C) Increases fatty acid release from adipose tissue and increases fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver
D) Inhibits fatty acid release from adipose tissue and increases fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver
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Q12: The half-life of rosuvastatin (Crestor)is:
A)1.2 hours.
B)2 hours.
C)14
Q13: When should liver function tests be performed
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Q15: Bile acid sequestrants may cause a deficiency
Q17: The bile acid sequestrant cholestyramine (Questran,Prevalite)is used
Q18: Which substance can be taken 30 minutes
Q19: Bile acid sequestrants are excreted via:
A)Urine.
B)Feces.
C)Skin.
D)Large bowel.
Q20: Statins are metabolized via the:
A)Kidneys.
B)Liver.
C)Large bowel.
D)Small bowel.
Q21: What is the half-life of ezetimibe (Zetia)?
A)12
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