Hyperlipidemia

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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT part of the Endogenous lipid metabolism pathway?
Respuesta
  • IDL
  • VLDL
  • Liver
  • Chylomicrons

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
At what age should LOW risk males and females begin screening for CHD, respectively?
Respuesta
  • 35, 45
  • 45, 35
  • 25, 35
  • 35, 25

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CHD?
Respuesta
  • Peripheral artery disease
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • HDL < 40
  • CKD

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
Which Rx can contribute to Hypertriglyceridemia?
Respuesta
  • Estrogen
  • Beta Blockers
  • HCTZ
  • All of these

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
A patient has a lipid profile as follows: Cholesterol 187 Triglycerides 197 HDL 50mg/dl LDL 139 What can be concluded about this patient?
Respuesta
  • Her HDL is High Risk
  • Her Cholesterol level is Borderline
  • Her LDL is Borderline
  • Her triglyceride level is Desirable

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
  • Eruptive xanthoma and lipemia retinalis
  • Eruptive xanthomas only
  • Lipemia retinalis only
  • Tuberous Xanthomas only

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Which of the following is true regarding Hyperlipidemia Rx?
Respuesta
  • Fibric acids are most useful for lowering triglycerides
  • Resins are absolutely contraindicated in patients with TGs > 200 mg/dL
  • Nicotinic Acid, not Fibric Acid, is effective at raising HDL
  • Ezetimibe should never be combined with statins

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
  • Lower the statins, check his CK
  • Stop the statins and check his CK
  • Stop both Rx, check the CK
  • Add NSAIDS to regimen, check CK

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
Who would not stand to benefit from statins?
Respuesta
  • A 76yo diabetic with LDL 69mg/dL, no clinical ascvd.
  • Nondiabetic, no ASCVD with LDL 190mg/dL
  • A pt with stable angina
  • A nondiabetic without ASCVD with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 7.5%

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
You conclude a patient would benefit from Rx to control her lipid profile. Her hyperglycemia is a relative contraindication to what LDL-lowering medication?
Respuesta
  • Fibric Acid
  • Statins
  • Resins
  • Nicotinic acid
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