NURS 5434 CAD Adult Questions with Correct
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What is hyperlipidemia?
High levels of fats (lipids), primarily cholesterol and triglycerides, in the blood.
What are the two main lipids involved in hyperlipidemia?
Cholesterol and triglycerides.
What cardiovascular conditions can hyperlipidemia lead to?
Heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
What is primary hyperlipidemia?
A genetic form of hyperlipidemia caused by inherited disorders such as familial
hypercholesterolemia.
What is secondary hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia caused by lifestyle factors, diseases, or medications.
What is dyslipidemia?
Abnormal blood lipid or lipoprotein levels.
Why is dyslipidemia often called a silent condition?
Because it is usually asymptomatic until a serious cardiovascular event occurs.
Which lipids are the primary targets of dyslipidemia treatment?
LDL-C and non-HDL-C.
What is the cornerstone of treatment for all patients with dyslipidemia?
, Lifestyle modification.
What are the first-line pharmacologic agents for lowering cholesterol?
Statins.
At what triglyceride level should treatment be initiated to prevent pancreatitis?
Greater than 500 mg/dL.
What is the main function of cholesterol?
Cell membrane formation, hormone production, and bile acid production.
What is the main function of triglycerides?
Energy storage.
What does HDL stand for?
High-Density Lipoprotein.
Why is HDL called "good cholesterol"?
Because it removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What does LDL stand for?
Low-Density Lipoprotein.
Why is LDL called "bad cholesterol"?
Because high levels contribute to plaque formation and atherosclerosis.
What is the primary role of VLDL?
Transporting triglycerides.
What symptom is commonly associated with coronary artery disease?
Answers
What is hyperlipidemia?
High levels of fats (lipids), primarily cholesterol and triglycerides, in the blood.
What are the two main lipids involved in hyperlipidemia?
Cholesterol and triglycerides.
What cardiovascular conditions can hyperlipidemia lead to?
Heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
What is primary hyperlipidemia?
A genetic form of hyperlipidemia caused by inherited disorders such as familial
hypercholesterolemia.
What is secondary hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia caused by lifestyle factors, diseases, or medications.
What is dyslipidemia?
Abnormal blood lipid or lipoprotein levels.
Why is dyslipidemia often called a silent condition?
Because it is usually asymptomatic until a serious cardiovascular event occurs.
Which lipids are the primary targets of dyslipidemia treatment?
LDL-C and non-HDL-C.
What is the cornerstone of treatment for all patients with dyslipidemia?
, Lifestyle modification.
What are the first-line pharmacologic agents for lowering cholesterol?
Statins.
At what triglyceride level should treatment be initiated to prevent pancreatitis?
Greater than 500 mg/dL.
What is the main function of cholesterol?
Cell membrane formation, hormone production, and bile acid production.
What is the main function of triglycerides?
Energy storage.
What does HDL stand for?
High-Density Lipoprotein.
Why is HDL called "good cholesterol"?
Because it removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What does LDL stand for?
Low-Density Lipoprotein.
Why is LDL called "bad cholesterol"?
Because high levels contribute to plaque formation and atherosclerosis.
What is the primary role of VLDL?
Transporting triglycerides.
What symptom is commonly associated with coronary artery disease?
