A Female Patient Has Serum Lipid Levels Performed, Which Reveal

A female patient has serum lipid levels performed, which reveal a total cholesterol of 285 mg/dL, triglycerides of 188 mg/dL, a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) of 175 mg/dL, and a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) of 40 mg/dL. The patient's blood pressure is 138/72 mm Hg. The patient is currently not receiving any prescription medications. Which of the following would be the most appropriate medication (or medications) to be started at this time?

A) Amlodipine and atorvastatin (Caduet)
B) Colestipol HCl (Colestid)
C) Fenofibrate (TriCor)
D) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)