Podcast #3 - A lipid-lowering agent

A 55-year-old woman comes to the physician for a routine health examination. Her BMI is 28. A complete blood count shows no abnormalities. She has a total cholesterol of 220 mg/dL, an HDL of 55 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 520 mg/dL. In addition to lifestyle modification, which of the following agents is most appropriate for this patient? Atorvastatin Colesevelam Evolocumab Ezetimibe Gemfibrozil Niacin Orlistat