Question

now, describe how each drug works in terms the patient will understand. drag each drug classification to the description of how it works in laymans terms.
laymans description
found in fish oils and has been shown to prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides
lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol, and has little effect on bad cholesterol
inhibits cholesterol production
prevents the uptake of cholesterol
binds with bile in the gi tract
reduces your bodys production of triglycerides
drug class
statins
nicotinic acid (niacin)
bile acid sequestrants
omega - 3 fatty acids
fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)
cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Explanation:

1. "Found in fish oils and has been shown to prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides" - Omega - 3 Fatty Acids are commonly found in fish oils and have these beneficial effects.
2. "Lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol, and has little effect on bad cholesterol" - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) has these lipid - modifying properties.
3. "Inhibits cholesterol production" - Statins work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
4. "Prevents the uptake of cholesterol" - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor blocks the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.
5. "Binds with bile in the GI tract" - Bile Acid Sequestrants bind to bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to increased cholesterol excretion.
6. "Reduces your body’s production of triglycerides" - Fibrate derivatives (Fibrates) reduce triglyceride production in the liver.

Answer:

1. Found in fish oils and has been shown to prevent heart disease and reduce triglycerides - Omega - 3 Fatty Acids
2. Lowers triglycerides, raises good cholesterol, and has little effect on bad cholesterol - Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
3. Inhibits cholesterol production - Statins
4. Prevents the uptake of cholesterol - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
5. Binds with bile in the GI tract - Bile Acid Sequestrants
6. Reduces your body’s production of triglycerides - Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)