Which teaching points should you include for a patient prescribed any antihyperlipidemic drug? (select all that apply)
a. Continue to follow a low-fat diet.
b. Be sure to exercise regularly.
c. Always take these drugs with food.
d. Fast for at least 8 hours before your lipid levels are drawn.
e. You will need follow-up laboratory tests once a year.
ANS: A, B, D
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