Beta Blockers USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 49-year-old man with severe hypertriglyceridemia (triglycerides 800 mg/dL) is started on a medication that activates PPARα, increases lipoprotein lipase activity, and reduces VLDL levels. Vitals: BP 138/82, HR 76, RR 16, Temp 37°C. One year later, he presents with acute right upper quadrant pain and nausea. Ultrasound reveals multiple cholesterol gallstones. LDL cholesterol remains well-controlled. He denies recent weight loss. Which medication most likely caused this complication?
Answer choices
- ANiacin
- BAtorvastatin
- CGemfibrozilCorrect answer
- DCholestyramine
- EEzetimibe
- FFenofibrate
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