A 44-year-old with diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and no ASCVD presents for preventive care. LDL 102 mg/dL. Blood pressure controlled. Which lipid recommendation...

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A 44-year-old with diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and no ASCVD presents for preventive care. LDL 102 mg/dL. Blood pressure controlled. Which lipid recommendation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin

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No statin; LDL

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Low-intensity statin

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PCSK9 inhibitor alone

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Ezetimibe alone

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention (Diabetes)

A 44-year-old with diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and no ASCVD presents for preventive care. LDL 102 mg/dL. Blood pressure controlled. Which lipid recommendation is most appropriate?