A 45-year-old man without ASCVD has LDL-C 212 mg/dL on repeat testing. Which lipid-lowering approach is recommended?...

Question

A 45-year-old man without ASCVD has LDL-C 212 mg/dL on repeat testing. Which lipid-lowering approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Initiate high-intensity statin therapy

Answer

Initiate moderate-intensity statin therapy with repeat lipid panel in 12 months

Answer

Lifestyle changes only; no medication needed unless 10-year risk >20%

Answer

Order coronary artery calcium to decide on statin therapy

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

USMLE MCQ (SBA): Hyperlipidemia