Pharmaceutical treatment for hyperlipidemia

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You desire to start a 50 year old male on a pharmaceutical treatment for hyperlipidemia. However, he expresses concerns regarding media reports of statin-induced dementia. Based on the information discussed in class, which of the following responses is appropriate? Group of answer choices "There have been very few case reports of dementia associated with lipophilic statins. Given your concern, we could discuss a hydrophilic statin, such as rosuvastatin, to treat your elevated cholesterol." "You are correct. Given your concern, you are a candidate for a PCSK9 inhibitor, such as evolocumab." "Let's refer you to cardiology to further discuss these concerns." "There have been very few case reports of dementia associated with hydrophilic statins. Given your concern, we could discuss a lipophilic statin, such as atorvastatin, to treat your elevated cholesterol."

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