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
fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)
nicotinic acid (niacin)
statins
omega - 3 fatty acids
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
bile acid sequestrants

Explanation:

1. Inhibiting intestinal absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol, blocking transport in the small intestine - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor. These drugs act on the small - intestine to prevent cholesterol uptake.
2. Binds bile acids in the intestines preventing them from going to the liver for reuse - Bile Acid Sequestrants. They bind bile acids in the gut, leading to increased cholesterol conversion to bile acids in the liver.
3. Reduces triglyceride and VLDL levels; specific action is poorly understood - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin). Niacin has lipid - modifying effects on triglycerides and VLDL.
4. Inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis - Statins. Statins inhibit HMG - CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis.
5. Reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and limits secretion of VLDLs by inhibiting mobilization of free fatty acids from the peripheral tissues - Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates). Fibrates act on lipid metabolism in the liver and peripheral tissues.
6. Lowers triglycerides by reducing biosynthesis and increasing clearance - Omega - 3 Fatty Acids. Omega - 3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on triglyceride levels through multiple mechanisms.

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 - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
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 - Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)
6. Lowers triglycerides by reducing biosynthesis and increasing clearance - Omega - 3 Fatty Acids