Assignment Task: A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:
- Are statins the best course of treatment for hypercholesterolemia in adults? Why or why not?
- Should they be prescribed to adults with hypercholesterolemia with no evidence of heart disease?
- Should teenagers be prescribed statins if they are diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia? Why or why not?
- Is there a better solution for these situations?
Be sure to support your positions with A.P.A. formatted in-text citations and references from a credible resource.