Question

drag each drug classification to the description of how it works
description
inhibits intestinal absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol, blocking transport in the small intestine
binds bile acids in the intestines preventing them from going to the liver for reuse
reduces triglyceride and vldl levels, specific action is poorly understood
inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis
reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and limits secretion of vldls by inhibiting mobilization of free fatty acids from the peripheral tissues
lowers triglycerides by reducing biosynthesis and increasing clearance
drug class
omega - 3 fatty acids
fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
bile acid sequestrants
statins
nicotinic acid (niacin)

Explanation:

1. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors block the intestinal absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol by blocking transport in the small intestine.
2. Bile - acid sequestrants bind bile acids in the intestines, preventing their reuse by the liver.
3. Fibrate (Fibric Acid Derivatives) reduce triglyceride and VLDL levels, though the exact mechanism is not well - understood.
4. Statins inhibit the enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis.
5. Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and limits VLDL secretion by inhibiting free fatty acid mobilization from peripheral tissues and also lowers triglycerides by reducing biosynthesis and increasing clearance.
6. Omega - 3 Fatty Acids are not accurately matched to any of these specific mechanisms in the given list.

Answer:

1. Inhibits intestinal absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol, blocking transport in the small intestine - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
2. Binds bile acids in the intestines preventing them from going to the liver for reuse - Bile Acid Sequestrants
3. Reduces triglyceride and VLDL levels, specific action is poorly understood - Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)
4. Inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis - Statins
5. Reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and limits secretion of VLDLs by inhibiting mobilization of free fatty acids from the peripheral tissues - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
6. Lowers triglycerides by reducing biosynthesis and increasing clearance - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) (this description can also be related to the action of Niacin as described above)