NURS 5434 Module 5 Quiz Study Guide – CAD & Lipids – Cardiology Nursing Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

NURS 5434 Module 5 Quiz Study Guide – CAD & Lipids – Cardiology Nursing Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct 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 C. Start Moderate intensity statin D. Start High intensity statin - ANSWER -B. Lifestyle modifications only Zaima is 45 years old Bangali woman. She does not have diabetes. She has pre eclampsia during her previous pregnancy. Her LDL-C score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD risk was calculated at 7.6%. Which of the following would you consider for this patient? A. Nothing, she is healthy B. Lifestyle modifications only C. Start Moderate intensity statin D. Start High intensity statin - ANSWER -C. Start Moderate intensity statin When do you start a patient with a 6% ASCVD risk on a statin? A. When they have a fasting blood sugar of 90 B. When they are over weight based on BMI C. When they have a CAC Score of 0 D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of Premature CVD - ANSWER -D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of Premature CVD Which of the following statins is LESS likely to cause SAMs (statin associated muscle symptoms)? A. Pravastatin B. Lovastatin C. Simvastatin D. Atorvastatin - ANSWER -A. Pravastatin Name two Hydrophilic statins? - ANSWER -Pravastatin and Rosuvastatin Perry is in Atorvastatin 80mg. After several months she starts to develop muscle pain that she believes in associated with the medication. What is the First Step for management for statin intolerance? - ANSWER -Stop the statin for two weeks After stopping the Statin for two weeks Perry's symptoms improved. Which of the following steps is recommended to do next? A. Restart at the same statin and dose B. Lower the dose of the dose of the statin C. Switch to a lower intensity statin D. Switch to a Fibrate - ANSWER -A. Restart at the same statin and dose Bonnie got her Liver functions test done prior to the start of her Statin therapy. When do you need to recheck Bonnie's Liver Function Tests? A. LFTs need to be checked every 6 months B. LFTs need to be checked annually C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of Hepatotoxicity - ANSWER -C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of Hepatotoxicity (Jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools) Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal screening for children ages starting between (what age range?) - ANSWER -9-11 years old Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal screening for children ages (what age range?) for the SECOND screening - ANSWER -17-21 years old What is the most common cause of hypertension in pediatric patients under 10 years old? A. Obesity B. Renal disease C. Endocrine disease D. Stress - ANSWER -B. Renal disease Which group is NOT recommend to participate in sports due to cardiovascular risk? SATA A. Stage I HTN with LVH B. Stage II HTN C. Stage I HTN without TOD D. Patients with pre diabetes - ANSWER -A. Stage I HTN with LVH B. Stage II HTN What is the primary cause of HTN in pediatric patients over 10 years old? A. Genetic disorders B. Renal arterial stenosis C. Congenital heart disease D. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle - ANSWER -D. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle What condition should a pediatric patient with Stage 2 HTN be referred for? A. Nutritional counseling B. Physical therapy C. Specialist Care D. Home BP monitoring - ANSWER -C. Specialist Care What is the threshold for diagnosing pediatric Stage I HTN? A. BP > 120/80 B. BP ≥ 95th percentile (130/80 - 139/89) C. BP ≥ 140/90 D. BP ≥ 85th percentile - ANSWER -B. BP ≥ 95th percentile (130/80 - 139/89) What defines pediatric Stage II HTN? A. BP ≥ 130/80 B. BP ≥ 140/90 C. BP ≥ 120/80 D. BP ≥ 125/75 - ANSWER -B. BP ≥ 140/90