RT Book, Section
A1 Powell, Jason G.
A1 Sando, Karen R.
A2 Angaran, David M.
A2 Whalen, Karen
SR Print(0)
ID 1102489085
T1 Dyslipidemia Medication Therapy Management Data Set
T2 Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071848695
LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102489085
RD 2024/04/23
AB Lowering  LDL  cholesterol  levels  is  the  primary  goal  of  treatment  for  the  majority  of  patients.Patients  with  dyslipidemia  should  be  assessed  for  coronary  heart  disease  (CHD)  risk  factors  and  CHD  risk  equivalents  in  order  to  establish  the  appropriate  LDL  goal.Patients  should  adopt  lifestyle  modifications,  such  as  a  low-fat  diet  and  regular  exercise,  along  with  medication  for  maximal  treatment  effect.MTM  providers  should  emphasize  the  importance  of  adherence  to  medications  and  the  timing  of  administration  to  optimize  efficacy.MTM  providers  should  educate  patients  regarding  the  serious  adverse  effects  of  cholesterol  medications  and  when  to  contact  the  prescriber  or  seek  medical  assistance.