A 43-year-old with T2DM and severe hypertriglyceridemia (fasting 580 mg/dL) on maximally tolerated statin asks about next steps to reduce pancreatitis...

Question

A 43-year-old with T2DM and severe hypertriglyceridemia (fasting 580 mg/dL) on maximally tolerated statin asks about next steps to reduce pancreatitis risk. Best choice?

Accepted Answer

Add prescription omega-3 fatty acids or fibrate

Answer

Add ezetimibe

Answer

Switch to PCSK9 inhibitor

Answer

Stop statin

Answer

Add niacin routinely

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertriglyceridemia

A 43-year-old with T2DM and severe hypertriglyceridemia (fasting 580 mg/dL) on maximally tolerated statin asks about next steps to reduce pancreatitis risk. Best choice?