AHN 572 Cardiology I Test Questions And Answers

AHN 572 Cardiology I Test – Questions And Answers Red-yellow papules on butt when triglycerides > 1000 Correct Ans - eruptive xanthomas White vessels seen with opthalmoscope when triglycerides > 2000 Correct Ans - lipidema retinalis _____ is closely tied with elevated triglycerides (normal is < 5.7, goal is < 7) Correct Ans - Hemoglobin A1c

desired values are:

• Total cholesterol
• VLDL (for triglycerides)
• LDL
• HDL

Correct Ans - a. < 200

• < 150
• < 100
• > 40

desired values for DM and CAD patients: are:

• total cholesterol ,
• LDL
• HDL

Correct Ans - a. < 150

• < 70
• > 40

Two main lipids Correct Ans - cholesterol and triglycerides The higher the _____, the greater the risk for heart disease. Correct Ans - LDL For men, a 10 mg increase in LDL = a ? % increase in the risk for death and a 5 mg increase in HDL = a ? % decrease in the risk for death Correct Ans - 10% and 10% 1 / 2

LDL = is what % of total cholesterol Correct Ans - 60-70% cholesterol is higher in what ethnicity? Correct Ans - Asians consider secondary sources of high cholesterol levels before starting drug therapy, such as _____ & ______ Correct Ans - diabetes and ETOH abuse what disorders cause a low total cholesterol Correct Ans - cirrhosis and malignancy hypothyroid, steroids, diuretics, beta blockers, birth control pills, and chronic kidney disease causes what in relation to lipids? Correct Ans - high total cholesterol diabetics age 40-75 with LDL of ____ get statins Correct Ans - > 70

4 groups who benefit from statins:

• people with ______ ______ disease,
• people with primary increase of LDL ____
• 40-75 year olds with _____ and LDL > ____
• 40-75 year olds without disease and LDL ______

Correct Ans - A. atherosclerotic cardiovascular

• > 190
• diabetes; > 70

D. 70-180

lower fat diet (especially saturated fat), increase fiber, garlic, soy protein, vitamin c, pecans, and plant sterols (all high in antioxidants) will help to reduce ____? Correct Ans - LDLs

ACC/AHA guidelines say to treat the following:

• People without cardiovascular disease who are 40 to 75 years old and have

a ________ risk for having a heart attack or stroke within 10 years.

• People with a history of ______.
• People 21 and older who have a very high level of
• People with what disorder who are 40 to 75 years old.
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