Which of the following drugs is a combination drug that blocks the absorption of cholesterol from the diet and the liver?
a. gemfibrozil (Lopid)
b. simvastatin (Zocor)
c. atorvastatin (Lipitor)
d. ezetimibe/simvastatin (Vytorin)
d. The newest drugs for LDL reduction are combination drugs, which have less adverse effects and may be more superior to the statins.
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