Nrnp 6675 Week 6 Version 2
Sarah, who is postmenopausal, has controlled asthma, hypertension being effectively treated with medication, and smokes cigarettes. She has a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level of 170 mg/dL and a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level of 40 mg/dL. To reduce Sarah ' s risk of a coronary event, the treatment plan would focus on A. lowering her LDL cholesterol level. B. lowering her HDL cholesterol level. C. aggressively treating and controlling her hypertension and asthma. D. getting Sarah to stop smoking. - A The most common cause of elevated total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the United States is A. heredity B. hypothyroidism C. diabetes D. a diet high in saturated fat - D Which of the following statements about hypertension is true? A. It is frequently caused by pheochromocytoma B. It is usually the result of an underlying, correctable problem C. The cause is unknown in approximately 95% of cases D. It has a higher incidence among adult white men than any other group - C
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