A patient has a drug order for gemfibrozil (Lopid). Which of the following lipoproteins must be elevated in this patient?
a. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
b. High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
c. Triglycerides
d. Chylomicrons
ANS: C
Gemfibrozil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pa-tients with triglyceride levels exceeding 750 mg/dL.
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