Treat high ldl level, Your client has multiple risk factors

Treat high ldl level

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Your client has multiple risk factors for ASCVD and has been on a high dose statin for 3 months to treat a high LDL level. The client's current LDL is 135 mg/dL, and triglycerides are slightly elevated. Which changes to therapy would be the most appropriate?

Discontinue the statin and change to a fibric acid derivative Discontinue the statin and change to ezetimibe (Zetia) Continue the statin and add ezetimibe (Zetia) Refer the patient to a specialist for recalcitrant hyperlipidemia.

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