A 50-year-old with LDL 135 mg/dL, 10-year risk 9%, hypertension, and no diabetes asks about statins. What does USPSTF advise?...

Question

A 50-year-old with LDL 135 mg/dL, 10-year risk 9%, hypertension, and no diabetes asks about statins. What does USPSTF advise?

Accepted Answer

Selectively offer statin (Grade C)

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Do not offer statin if risk

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Mandatory high-intensity statin

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Use PCSK9 inhibitor

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Ezetimibe monotherapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention