A 64-year-old with T2DM (10-year ASCVD risk 12%) and LDL-C 98 mg/dL on lifestyle only asks about statins. Which is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old with T2DM (10-year ASCVD risk 12%) and LDL-C 98 mg/dL on lifestyle only asks about statins. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start moderate-intensity statin

Answer

No statin; risk is low

Answer

Start low-intensity statin

Answer

Start high-intensity statin

Answer

Start ezetimibe monotherapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diabetes & Lipids