Chapter 23: Atherosclerosis and lipoprotein metabolism

Chapter 23: Atherosclerosis and lipoprotein metabolism

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Activation of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha is produced by administration of

1. ezetimibe
2. fenofibrate
3. simvastatin
4. niacin
5. colesevelam

Answer b: fenofibrate

1. Ezetimibe reduces serum LDL-cholesterol levels by

1. inhibiting cholesterol synthesis
2. increasing HDL-cholesterol levels
3. inhibiting cholesterol absorption
4. inhibiting bile acid reabsorption
5. stimulate lipoprotein lipase

Answer c: inhibiting cholesterol absorption

1. Myositis leading to rhabdomyolysis is a potentially severe adverse effect of

1. atorvastatin
2. niacin
3. colestipol
4. ezetimibe
5. cholestyramine

Answer a: atorvastatin

1. Increased expression of apoproteins A-I and A-II occurs in persons receiving

1. colestipol
2. niacin
3. simvastatin
4. ezetimibe
5. gemfibrozil

Answer e: gemfibrozil