FNP Sarah Michelle Review Qs&As

FNP Sarah Michelle Review Qs&As Initiate statin therapy when ASCVD risk is - ANS->7.5% Total cholesterol should be - ANS-<200 mg/dL Total triglycerides should be - ANS-<150 HDL - ANS-40-60 mg/dL LDL - ANS-<100 How often to check lipid profile on normal healthy adult - ANS-every 5 years How often to recheck lipid panel after medication initiated - ANS-1-3 months until stabilized Arcus senilus - ANS-a benign white or gray opaque ring in the corneal margin of the eye due to high cholesterol Xanthelasma - ANS-soft, raised yellow plaques occurring on the skin at the inner corners of the eyes due to high cholesterol First line treatment for high cholesterol - ANS-lifestyle modifications for 3 months First line medication for high cholesterol - ANS-statins (atorvastatin and rosuvastatin are high intensity if high dose) Side effects to be aware of with statins - CONTINUES...