A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus will begin taking a bile acid sequestrant. Which bile acid sequestrant should the primary care NP order?
a. Colesevelam (Welchol)
b. Colestipol (Colestid)
c. Cholestyramine (Questran)
d. Cholestyramine (Questran Light)
A
All bile acid sequestrants are equally effective. Colesevelam has an additional indication to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes and so should be selected when prescribing a bile acid sequestrant for this patient.
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