Lipid-Lowering Agents
- Previous year questions on Lipid-Lowering Agents for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pharmacology section of the exam.
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- 26 live questions in Lipid-Lowering Agents.
- 3 of 26 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Colesevelam is a
- AHMG Coenzyme inhibitor
- BInsulin secretogogue
- CBile acid sequestrant✓ Correct answer
- DAlpha glucosidase inhibitor
Q2.Atorvastatin is used as an anti dyslipidemic drug. These drugs inhibit their target enzyme by
- ACompetitive inhibition✓ Correct answer
- BNon-competitive inhibition
- CUncompetitive inhibition
- DIrreversible inhibition
Q3.Which statin is not metabolized by CYP3A4?
- ALovastatin
- BSimvastatin
- CAtorvastatin
- DPravastatin✓ Correct answer
Q4.Bile acid resins are used as anti-dyslipidemic drugs. How much decrease in LDL cholesterol and how much increase in HDL cholesterol can occur with their use?
- A5-10% decrease in LDL-C and 3-5% increase in HDL-C
- B15-25% decrease in LDL-C and 3-5% increase in HDL-C✓ Correct answer
- C3-5% decrease in LDL-C and 15-25% increase in HDL-C
- D25-35% decrease in LDL-C and 5-10% increase in HDL-C
Q5.Longest acting statin is
- ASimvastatin
- BPravastatin
- CRosuvastatin✓ Correct answer
- DLovastatin
Q6.Which of the following statin can be administered at any time during the day?
- ALovastatin
- BSimvastatin
- CPravastatin
- DAtorvastatin✓ Correct answer
Q7.Which of the following antilipidemic drug reduces cholesterol levels by reducing the cholesterol absorption in intestine by acting on NPC1L1 receptors?
- AFenofibrate
- BNicotinic acid
- CLovastatin
- DEzetimibe✓ Correct answer
Q8.A drug used to prevent niacin-induced flushing is
- AParacetamol
- BCetirizine
- CAspirin✓ Correct answer
- DDexamethasone
Q9.Statin having longest half life:
- ARosuvastatin✓ Correct answer
- BPravastatin
- CSimvastatin
- DLovastatin
Q10.A 60 years old patient who had myocardial infarction 2 weeks back, the lipid profile is done for a patient and reveals HDL 32 mgldL, LDL 126 mg/dl, TG 276 mgl/dL. Which of the following is preferred for this patient ?
- ARosuvastatin + Fenofibrate
- BFenofibrate alone
- CRosuvastatin 10 mg
- DAtorvastatin 80 mg✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: C. Bile acid sequestrant; Q2: A. Competitive inhibition; Q3: D. Pravastatin; Q4: B. 15-25% decrease in LDL-C and 3-5% increase in HDL-C; Q5: C. Rosuvastatin; Q6: D. Atorvastatin; Q7: D. Ezetimibe; Q8: C. Aspirin; Q9: A. Rosuvastatin; Q10: D. Atorvastatin 80 mg.
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