Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
What drug classification is considered the drug of choice to decrease triglyceride levels?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Fibric acid agents. Fibric acid agents, such as fenofibrate, are considered the drug of choice to decrease triglyceride levels by decreasing hepatic triglyceride production and increasing triglyceride clearance. Bile acid agents (A) mainly work to lower LDL cholesterol levels. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (C) and statins (D) are primarily used to lower LDL cholesterol levels, with some effect on triglycerides, but they are not the first-line choice for reducing triglyceride levels.