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What is the difference between Strabismus and Amblyopia?
K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 12, 2019
Strabismus and amblyopia are known to be the scientific terms that are used to describe a couple of eye alignment problems. Amblyopia is known to be a problem wherein it is not possible for...Read More

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What is the difference between Alprazolam and Lorazepam?
D. Peter, Software Developer
Answered: Nov 20, 2019
Alprazolam is best known as Xanax, and Lorazepam is known as Ativan. Ativan is a medication that is removed more quickly from the blood system, unlike Xanax. Ativan ensures that any conditions...Read More

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What is the difference between Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?
C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jun 18, 2019
Someone who has bipolar disorder will probably be happy one minute then will become depressed after some time. There are instances when the person would seem to be almost manic. Those who have...Read More

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Which of the following correctly describes the mechanism of action of bile acid binding resins (bile acid sequestrants)?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Bind to bile salts in the intestine

(C) is the correct answer, as may have been evident from the class name. These drugs will bind to bile salts in the intestine. The drugs themselves are...Read More

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Which of the following is the most relevant adverse effect of bile acid sequestrants?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Decreased absorption of other drugs

(B) is the correct answer. Because these are resins, they can bind to other drugs and decrease their natural absorption. This is a problem if the drug is...Read More

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Which of the following is false regarding simvastatin?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
80 mg qhs should be the start dose in every patient

(D) is the false statement. 80 mg qhs is dangerous. The risks of adverse effects, such as myopathy are quite great. this dosage is...Read More

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Which of the following statins is NOT metabolized by CYP3A4?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Fluvastatin

(B) is the correct answer here. Fluvastatin is metabolized by 2C9. The point of this question is to understand that three statins: simvastatin, atorvastatin, and lovastatin,...Read More

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Which of the following are concerns of statins?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
All of the above

(E) is the correct answer here. All of the above are concerns regarding statins. AST/ALT elevations are indicators of liver toxicity. This is very rare but it can occur....Read More

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Which of the following components is most greatly reduced by fibric acid derivatives?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Triglycerides

(A) is the correct answer. As you may recall, the idea of stimulating the PPARa is to reduce triglycerides. According to the Veterans Affairs High-Density Lipoprotein...Read More

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Which of the following is false regarding omega-3 fatty acids?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
They are clinically proven to protect individuals from atherosclerosis

(C) is the false statement. Omega-3 fatty acids are NOT proven to protect against atherosclerosis. The outcome studies...Read More

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Which of the following correctly describes the mechanism of action of fibric acid derivatives?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Agonize peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARa)

(B) is the correct answer here. Fibric acid derivatives are agonists of PPARa. The following will explain what that...Read More

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Which of the following is true regarding ezetimibe?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
It is synergistic with statins for LDL-lowering effects

(E) is the correct answer. All of the above are true regarding ezetimibe. The following will explain why that is the case. (A) is...Read More

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Which of the following are adverse effects of niacin?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
All of the above

(E) correctly describes the adverse effects of niacin. The following explains why. One of the major adverse effects of niacin is flushing. Prostaglandin synthesis...Read More

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Which of the following is the main effect of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Decreasing LDL

(C) is the correct answer here. The key word is main. As mentioned before, the liver will up-regulate LDL receptors to take up more LDL particles, which will thus decrease...Read More

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Which of the following is the main effect of bile acid sequestrants?
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Answered: Nov 21, 2024
Decrease LDL

(A) is the correct answer. BEcause the liver must compensate for the loss of cholesterol, it will increase the number of LDL receptors to take up more LDL particles. (B) is...Read More

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