Which of the following is recommended for patients who require an aggressive lipid-lowering strategy?
A. Administration of a triple combination of niacin, colestipol, and lovastatin
B. Administration of a dual combination of simvastatin and niacin
C. Administration of a dual combination of lovastatin and niacin
D. Administration of a triple combination of simvastatin, lovastatin, and colestipol
Answer: A
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