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A patient has been taking cholestyramine (Questran) to treat hyperlipidemia type II. The patient reports abdominal cramping and constipation.
 
  The patient's serum low- density lipoprotein (LDL) has decreased from 170 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL, and triglycerides have not changed from 150 mg/dL since beginning the medication. The provider changes the medication to colesevelam HCl (Welchol).The patient asks the nurse why the medication was changed, and the nurse will explain that colesevelam HCl is ordered for which reason?
  a. It has fewer side effects.
  b. It has more convenient dosing.
  c. It provides greater LDL reduction.
  d. It provides greater triglyceride reduction.
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