The nurse understands that colestipol (Colestid)is used to reduce serum cholesterol levels because it has which of the following actions?

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Colestipol (Colestid) works by binding to bile salts in the gastrointestinal tract, which prevents their reabsorption. This leads to an increased excretion of bile salts, which in turn stimulates the liver to produce more bile salts from cholesterol. The liver's increased production of bile salts then leads to a reduction in serum cholesterol levels.

The Nurse Understands That Colestipol (Colestid)is Used to Reduce Serum