The medications that work to lower cholesterol from the options provided are:
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Bile acid sequestrants: These medications help lower cholesterol levels in the blood by binding bile acids in the intestine, which helps reduce the absorption of cholesterol.
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Statins: Statins are a class of drugs that effectively lower cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
The other options do not primarily work to lower cholesterol:
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ACE inhibitors: These are primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, and while they may have some indirect effects on cholesterol, they are not primarily cholesterol-lowering medications.
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Nitroglycerin: This is used to treat angina (chest pain) and works by dilating blood vessels, not directly lowering cholesterol levels.
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Diuretics: These are used to reduce blood pressure and manage fluid retention but do not have a primary effect on lowering cholesterol.
So, the correct choices are Bile acid sequestrants and Statins.