A 52-year-old with diabetes (no ASCVD) is on moderate-intensity statin; LDL-C remains 112 mg/dL. Which next step aligns with guidelines?...

Question

A 52-year-old with diabetes (no ASCVD) is on moderate-intensity statin; LDL-C remains 112 mg/dL. Which next step aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Escalate to high-intensity statin

Answer

Add PCSK9 inhibitor immediately

Answer

Stop statin and start ezetimibe

Answer

No change; LDL-C is acceptable for diabetes

Answer

Switch to bile acid sequestrant

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diabetes Lipid Management