A 67-year-old woman with diabetes and well-controlled BP asks about statin therapy; 10-year risk 18%. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 67-year-old woman with diabetes and well-controlled BP asks about statin therapy; 10-year risk 18%. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Initiate moderate-intensity statin

Answer

No statin due to age

Answer

Low-intensity statin only

Answer

Initiate high-intensity statin without considering risk

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Prevention (Statins)