Drug therapy for initial treatment of metabolic syndrome is targeted at controlling which condition(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obstructive sleep apnea
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Hypertension
d. Obesity
e. Dyslipidemia
f. Insulin resistance
ANS: B, C, E
Pharmacologic approaches to managing metabolic syndrome are targeted toward controlling diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. There is no pharmacologic intervention for obstructive sleep apnea. Obesity should be addressed before pharmacologic therapy begins. Insulin resistance is not dealt with pharmacologically in the early management of metabolic syndrome.
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