NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the treatment recommendation for cholesterol control in diabetes patients aged 50-75 with multiple ASCVD risk factors?

High intensity statin
Moderate intensity statin
No statin, lifestyle modifications only
Low intensity statin

The correct answer is: High intensity statin

In diabetes patients aged 50-75 with multiple ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) risk factors, the recommended treatment for cholesterol control is a high-intensity statin. High-intensity statins have been shown to provide the most significant reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, which is crucial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in this high-risk population. Option B (Moderate intensity statin) is not the optimal choice as high-intensity statins are preferred in patients with multiple ASCVD risk factors. Option C (No statin, lifestyle modifications only) is not the correct choice because pharmacological treatment with statins is indicated in this population to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Option D (Low intensity statin) is also not the recommended choice as low-intensity statins may not provide sufficient LDL cholesterol reduction in patients with multiple ASCVD risk factors.