A 60-year-old patient with high cholesterol is prescribed simvastatin to help lower LDL levels. The doctor explains that for some statins, the timing of the dose is important to achieve the best results. What is the best time of day for this patient to take simvastatin for maximum effectiveness?

A 49-year-old woman with hypertension and obesity undergoes lipid screening. Her LDL cholesterol is 135 mg/dL, and her 10-year ASCVD risk score is 15%. She has no history of ASCVD or diabetes. Which statin therapy is most appropriate for this patient?

Which structural feature in enalaprilat improves

its binding affinity to ACE’s zinc-binding site compared with captopril?

A 58-year-old male patient taking propranolol for hypertension reports fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and decreased libido during a follow-up visit. Which of the following is a known adverse effect of propranolol?

A 28-year-old woman at 30 weeks of pregnancy is newly diagnosed with hypertension. She has no proteinuria or other symptoms. Which of the following is the safest treatment option?