In addition to controlling hyperlipidemia, what are bile acid-binding resins prescribed to treat?
a. Constipation secondary to excess fecal bile acids
b. Constipation related to pseudomembranous colitis
c. Pruritus secondary to biliary stasis
d. Jaundice related to cholelithiasis
ANS: C
Bile acid-binding resins may be used to treat pruritus as a result of partial biliary stasis. Excess fecal bile acids produce diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis produces diarrhea. Bile acid-binding resins are not used to treat jaundice.
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