Colestipol HCl is most similar in action to:
a. clofibrate. c. probucol.
b. cholestyramine. d. dextrothyroxine sodium.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: It does not act in the same way as colestipol to decrease cholesterol.
B Correct: Cholestyramine acts similarly to cholestipol HCl.
C Incorrect: It acts similarly to cholestyramine.
D Incorrect: It acts similarly to cholestyramine.
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