What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?
a. Reduced LDLs and total cholesterol levels
b. Reduced HDLs and total cholesterol levels
c. Reduced LDLs and HDLs
d. Reduced HDLs and dietary cholesterol levels
ANS: A
LDLs account for 60% to 70% of total serum cholesterol and are a major contributor to atherosclerosis. The therapeutic outcome of antilipemic therapy is to lower the LDL and total cholesterol levels and raise the HDL and HDL/LDL ratio. HDLs are not reduced in treating hyperlipidemia.
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