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Quiz by First Last, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by First Last
almost 8 years ago
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Question 1
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Endogenous lipid metabolism pathway?
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IDL
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VLDL
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Liver
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Chylomicrons
Question 2
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At what age should LOW risk males and females begin screening for CHD, respectively?
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35, 45
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45, 35
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25, 35
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35, 25
Question 3
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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CHD?
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Peripheral artery disease
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Carotid Artery Disease
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HDL < 40
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CKD
Question 4
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Which Rx can contribute to Hypertriglyceridemia?
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Estrogen
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Beta Blockers
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HCTZ
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All of these
Question 5
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A patient has a lipid profile as follows:
Cholesterol 187
Triglycerides 197
HDL 50mg/dl
LDL 139
What can be concluded about this patient?
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Her HDL is High Risk
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Her Cholesterol level is Borderline
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Her LDL is Borderline
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Her triglyceride level is Desirable
Question 6
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A patient has a lipid profile completed and you notice that his TG value is 1892 mg/dL. Classically, you might expect what findings upon physical examination?
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Eruptive xanthoma and lipemia retinalis
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Eruptive xanthomas only
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Lipemia retinalis only
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Tuberous Xanthomas only
Question 7
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Which of the following is true regarding Hyperlipidemia Rx?
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Fibric acids are most useful for lowering triglycerides
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Resins are absolutely contraindicated in patients with TGs > 200 mg/dL
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Nicotinic Acid, not Fibric Acid, is effective at raising HDL
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Ezetimibe should never be combined with statins
Question 8
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Your patient has been taking statins and bile acid sequestrants for 6 months to lower his cholesterol. He comes back to your office and reports muscle pain all over his body and tells you his urine has a dark color. What is your next step?
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Lower the statins, check his CK
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Stop the statins and check his CK
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Stop both Rx, check the CK
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Add NSAIDS to regimen, check CK
Question 9
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Who would not stand to benefit from statins?
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A 76yo diabetic with LDL 69mg/dL, no clinical ascvd.
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Nondiabetic, no ASCVD with LDL 190mg/dL
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A pt with stable angina
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A nondiabetic without ASCVD with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 7.5%
Question 10
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You conclude a patient would benefit from Rx to control her lipid profile. Her hyperglycemia is a relative contraindication to what LDL-lowering medication?
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Fibric Acid
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Statins
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Resins
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Nicotinic acid
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