NURS 5434 CAD/Lipids Quiz (Family III, FNP
3) UTA Latest Assessment -Questions and
Answers Solved| Accurate| Verified
Question 1
Describe the role of the non-statin drugs (FIBRATES & Niacin) for lipid problem.
PCSK9 inhibitors
Correct Answer
PCSK9 inhibitors:
- Reduce degradation of hepatic LDL receptors so they lower LDL
- Very expensive
- Injectable sq every 2 weeks
- Alirocumab and evolocumab
- CV events nearly reduced by 50%
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,Question 2
Describe the role of the non-statin drugs (Fibrates & Niacin) for lipid problem.
(Gemfibrozil & Fenofibrate)
Correct Answer
Fibrates:
Gemfibrozil-
Should NOT be initiated in statin users because it can affect statin pathways
Fenofibrate-
- Should not be used in patients with GFR less than 30 ml/min
- May be considered for use in low or moderate intensity statin users if trig is
greater than 500 or ASCVD reduction deemed beneficial
- Not a replacement treatment for statins
Question 1
Non-fasting lipid profile:
Correct Answer
-measures TC and HDL
-non-HDL calculated
Question 2
Non-HDL calculation:
Correct Answer
TC-HDL
Question 3
Do men or women die more from CVD?
Correct Answer
women
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,Question 4
amount of soluble fiber for children >12 yrs:
Correct Answer
12g/day
Question 5
LDL in children:
Correct Answer
<110
Question 6
Treatment summary for meds:
Correct Answer
-Child-1 -> CHILD 2 plus lifestyle mods for 6 months
-exclude secondary causes
-repeat fasting lipids
Question 7
Dyslipidemia usually suggests:
Correct Answer
underlying disorder:
-excessive production
-defective removal
-both
-affected by diet, insulin resistance, genetics
Question 8
New therapies:
Correct Answer
-PCSK9 inhibitors reduce degradation of hepatic LDL receptors so lower LDL
-very expensive
-injectable Q2 weeks
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, Question 9
Elevated triglycerides and drugs:
Correct Answer
-oral estrogens
-glucocorticoids
-protease inhibitors
-thiazides
-anabolic steroids
Question 10
Selective screening in peds:
Correct Answer
-family history of premature CAD
-known dyslipidemia
-smoker
-HTN
-BMI >95th%
-DM
-CKD
-Kawasaki
-HIV
-nephrotic syndrome
Question 11
TG ages 10-19yrs:
Correct Answer
<90
Question 12
foods high in omega-3 fatty acids:
Correct Answer
-wild salmon
-flaxseed
-walnuts
-winter squash
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3) UTA Latest Assessment -Questions and
Answers Solved| Accurate| Verified
Question 1
Describe the role of the non-statin drugs (FIBRATES & Niacin) for lipid problem.
PCSK9 inhibitors
Correct Answer
PCSK9 inhibitors:
- Reduce degradation of hepatic LDL receptors so they lower LDL
- Very expensive
- Injectable sq every 2 weeks
- Alirocumab and evolocumab
- CV events nearly reduced by 50%
Page 1 of 130
,Question 2
Describe the role of the non-statin drugs (Fibrates & Niacin) for lipid problem.
(Gemfibrozil & Fenofibrate)
Correct Answer
Fibrates:
Gemfibrozil-
Should NOT be initiated in statin users because it can affect statin pathways
Fenofibrate-
- Should not be used in patients with GFR less than 30 ml/min
- May be considered for use in low or moderate intensity statin users if trig is
greater than 500 or ASCVD reduction deemed beneficial
- Not a replacement treatment for statins
Question 1
Non-fasting lipid profile:
Correct Answer
-measures TC and HDL
-non-HDL calculated
Question 2
Non-HDL calculation:
Correct Answer
TC-HDL
Question 3
Do men or women die more from CVD?
Correct Answer
women
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,Question 4
amount of soluble fiber for children >12 yrs:
Correct Answer
12g/day
Question 5
LDL in children:
Correct Answer
<110
Question 6
Treatment summary for meds:
Correct Answer
-Child-1 -> CHILD 2 plus lifestyle mods for 6 months
-exclude secondary causes
-repeat fasting lipids
Question 7
Dyslipidemia usually suggests:
Correct Answer
underlying disorder:
-excessive production
-defective removal
-both
-affected by diet, insulin resistance, genetics
Question 8
New therapies:
Correct Answer
-PCSK9 inhibitors reduce degradation of hepatic LDL receptors so lower LDL
-very expensive
-injectable Q2 weeks
Page 3 of 130
, Question 9
Elevated triglycerides and drugs:
Correct Answer
-oral estrogens
-glucocorticoids
-protease inhibitors
-thiazides
-anabolic steroids
Question 10
Selective screening in peds:
Correct Answer
-family history of premature CAD
-known dyslipidemia
-smoker
-HTN
-BMI >95th%
-DM
-CKD
-Kawasaki
-HIV
-nephrotic syndrome
Question 11
TG ages 10-19yrs:
Correct Answer
<90
Question 12
foods high in omega-3 fatty acids:
Correct Answer
-wild salmon
-flaxseed
-walnuts
-winter squash
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