NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For patients aged 40-75 with LDL between 70-189 and 10 year ASCVD risk 7.5-19.9 with risk enhancing factors, what statin treatment intensity is recommended?

High intensity
Moderate intensity
Low intensity
No statin treatment required

The correct answer is: Moderate intensity

For patients in this specific demographic, moderate intensity statin treatment is recommended. This is because high intensity may be too strong for this age group and may cause severe side effects, while low intensity may not be effective enough in managing their cholesterol levels. Additionally, the presence of risk enhancing factors increases the need for a statin treatment, as this population is at a higher risk for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Therefore, moderate intensity is the best option for balancing effectiveness and safety in this scenario. Option D, no statin treatment required, is not recommended as this population has a moderate 10-year ASCVD risk and the presence of risk enhancing factors. This answer may lead to unmanaged cholesterol levels and increased risk for ASCVD.