04-23-2012, 03:22 PM
395) A 65 year old man with history of Hypertension, Peripheral Artery disease and Dyslipidemia is seen during a follow-up office visit. His medications include Atorvastatin 80mg, Enalapril 20mg and Clopidogrel 75 mg/ day. He does not have any new complaints and tolerating his medications well. He still smokes about 1 pack per day despite repeated counselling however, he has been strictly compliant with low-fat diet. On examination, his vitals are stable. Lower extremity dorsalis pedis are slightly diminished bilaterally. Reminder of the examination is unremarkable. A fasting lipid profile obtained a week ago showed : Total Cholesterol : 205 mg% LDL cholesterol (calculated) 90mg%, HDL – cholesterol 45 mg%, Triglycerides 350mg%. Liver function tests , Serum electrolytes, Creatinine and Complete blood count are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A) Add Fenofibrate
B) Add Niacin
C) Add Cholestyramine
D) Change Atorvastatin to Rosuvastatin
E) Increase the dose of Atorvastatin
A) Add Fenofibrate
B) Add Niacin
C) Add Cholestyramine
D) Change Atorvastatin to Rosuvastatin
E) Increase the dose of Atorvastatin