FPGEE® — Practice and review
Fpgee Sample Question On HMG CoA Inhbitors (Statins)
Which of the following HMG-CoA inhibitors can be taken during any time of the day with or without food? (Select All that apply)
a. Atorvastatin
b. Pravastatin
c. Simvastatin
d. Pitavastatin
e. Rosuvastatin
a. Atorvastatin
b. Pravastatin
c. Simvastatin
d. Pitavastatin
e. Rosuvastatin
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a,b,d,e).
| Name | Dose Timing | Food |
|---|---|---|
| Pitavastatin | Any time of the day | With or without food |
| Simvastatin | Evening | N/A |
| Atorvastatin | Any time of the day | With or without food |
| Fluvastatin | Evening | With or without food |
| Pravastatin | Any time of the day | With or without food |
| Lovastatin | Evening | With food |
| Rosuvastatin | Any time of the day | With or without food |