NURS 5434: Module 5 CAD/Lipids Quiz -
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Which of the following ethnic groups are at the highest risk for Heart Disease
Mortality?
A. African Americans
B. White (non Hispanic)
C. Hispanic/Latino
D. Asian/Pacific Islander (non Hispanic) - ANSWER-A. African Americans
At what point do stress test typically detect obstruction
A. 25-30% obstruction
B. 50-55% obstruction
C. 70-75% obstruction
D. 95-100% obstruction - ANSWER-C. 70-75% obstruction
How to statins help stabilize Plaques?
A. Loosen Plaques
B. Harden Plaques
C. Dissolved Plaques
D. Dislodge Plaques - ANSWER-B. Harden Plaques
Family history of premature heart disease
Men < ___ years old
Women < ___ years old - ANSWER-Men < 55
Women < 65
If someone has a LDL ≥ 190 this could indicate a potential for what genetic
disorder? - ANSWER-Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
All diabetics should be on statin therapy regardless of LDL, True or False? -
ANSWER-True
Moderate intensity statin if risk < 7.5%
High intensity statin if risk ≥ 7.5%
Which of the following are considered High Intensity Stains? SATA
A. Simvastatin 20-40mg
, B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
C. Lovastatin 40mg
D. Pitavastatin 1mg
E. Atorvastatin 40-80mg - ANSWER-B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
E. Atorvastatin 40-80mg
Sally has established ASCVD, she is 65 years old, which of the following would be a
first choice for her to use to manager her cholesterol?
A. Simvastatin 20mg
B. Rosuvastatin 20mg
C. Lovastatin 40mg
D. Pitavastatin 1mg - ANSWER-B. Rosuvastatin 20mg
Rob has established ASCVD, he is 76 years old, which of the following would be a
first choice for him to use to manager him cholesterol?
A. Rosuvastatin 40mg
B. Lovastatin 40mg
C. Pitavastatin 1mg
D. Atorvastatin 80mg - ANSWER-B. Lovastatin 40mg
What is the range for HbA1c for a Pre-diabetic? - ANSWER-5.7% to 6.4%
What is the range for fasting glucose for a Pre-diabetic? - ANSWER-100 to 125
What is Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring? - ANSWER-Image test that looks for
calcifications in coronray arteries which leads to presence of atherosclerosis
After how many weeks should you repeat a lipid panel after initiating statin
therapy? - ANSWER-6-12 weeks
Perry is a patient that's comes into the office for his check up. He had a MI in the
past. He is currently on Atorvastatin 80mg for treatment and his LDL is currently
102. Which of the following should we do next?
A. Contribute currently therapy
B. Add Ezetimibe
C. No intervention needed at this time
D. Add PCSK9 inhibitor - ANSWER-B. Add Ezetimibe
Angie is 40 years old African American woman. She does not have diabetes. He
LDL-C score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD risk was calculated at 4%.
Which of the following would you advise for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
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Which of the following ethnic groups are at the highest risk for Heart Disease
Mortality?
A. African Americans
B. White (non Hispanic)
C. Hispanic/Latino
D. Asian/Pacific Islander (non Hispanic) - ANSWER-A. African Americans
At what point do stress test typically detect obstruction
A. 25-30% obstruction
B. 50-55% obstruction
C. 70-75% obstruction
D. 95-100% obstruction - ANSWER-C. 70-75% obstruction
How to statins help stabilize Plaques?
A. Loosen Plaques
B. Harden Plaques
C. Dissolved Plaques
D. Dislodge Plaques - ANSWER-B. Harden Plaques
Family history of premature heart disease
Men < ___ years old
Women < ___ years old - ANSWER-Men < 55
Women < 65
If someone has a LDL ≥ 190 this could indicate a potential for what genetic
disorder? - ANSWER-Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
All diabetics should be on statin therapy regardless of LDL, True or False? -
ANSWER-True
Moderate intensity statin if risk < 7.5%
High intensity statin if risk ≥ 7.5%
Which of the following are considered High Intensity Stains? SATA
A. Simvastatin 20-40mg
, B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
C. Lovastatin 40mg
D. Pitavastatin 1mg
E. Atorvastatin 40-80mg - ANSWER-B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
E. Atorvastatin 40-80mg
Sally has established ASCVD, she is 65 years old, which of the following would be a
first choice for her to use to manager her cholesterol?
A. Simvastatin 20mg
B. Rosuvastatin 20mg
C. Lovastatin 40mg
D. Pitavastatin 1mg - ANSWER-B. Rosuvastatin 20mg
Rob has established ASCVD, he is 76 years old, which of the following would be a
first choice for him to use to manager him cholesterol?
A. Rosuvastatin 40mg
B. Lovastatin 40mg
C. Pitavastatin 1mg
D. Atorvastatin 80mg - ANSWER-B. Lovastatin 40mg
What is the range for HbA1c for a Pre-diabetic? - ANSWER-5.7% to 6.4%
What is the range for fasting glucose for a Pre-diabetic? - ANSWER-100 to 125
What is Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring? - ANSWER-Image test that looks for
calcifications in coronray arteries which leads to presence of atherosclerosis
After how many weeks should you repeat a lipid panel after initiating statin
therapy? - ANSWER-6-12 weeks
Perry is a patient that's comes into the office for his check up. He had a MI in the
past. He is currently on Atorvastatin 80mg for treatment and his LDL is currently
102. Which of the following should we do next?
A. Contribute currently therapy
B. Add Ezetimibe
C. No intervention needed at this time
D. Add PCSK9 inhibitor - ANSWER-B. Add Ezetimibe
Angie is 40 years old African American woman. She does not have diabetes. He
LDL-C score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD risk was calculated at 4%.
Which of the following would you advise for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
