Question

All of the following statements concerning the bile acid-binding resins are true, EXCEPT: 

a) They decrease total cholesterol and LDL 

b) They are contraindicated in patients with hypertriglyceridemia 

c) When used alone, they do not slow the progression of atherosclerotic lesions 

d) They are the drugs of choice for therapy of type II hyperlipidemia when used either alone or in combination with selected agents

Answer 1

b) The drug acts by directly decreasing the rate of synthesis of apoproteins