Diet cholesterol limit -correct answers <300mg
transports cholesterol from liver to ssues and organs -correct answers LDL
used to build plasma membranes and synthesize other steroids; carries highest amount of
cholesterol -correct answers LDL
contributes to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease -correct answers LDL
primary carrier of triglycerides in blood -correct answers VLDL
manufactured in the liver and small intes ne -correct answers HDL
reverse cholesterol transport; assist in transport of cholesterol away from body ssues and back
to liver for destruc on and removal -correct answers HDL
high levels of lipids in the blood -correct answers hyperlipidemia
elevated blood cholesterol -correct answers hypercholesterolemia
abnormal levels of lipoproteins, excess or deficient -correct answers dyslipidemia
, risk assessment -correct answers family history of premature ASCVD, persistently high LDL or
triglycerides, metabolic syndrome, CKD, chronic inflammatory diseases, high risk ethnic groups,
history of preeclampsia, premature menopause
non-pharmacotherapy changes -correct answers monitor blood-lipid levels, maintain weight,
implement a medically supervised exercise plan, consume healthy protein sources such as low-
fat poultry, fish/seafood, low-fat dairy products and nuts, limit intake of sugar sweetened
beverages and tropical vegetable oils, increases soluble fiber in diets, eliminate tobacco use
charis caries of dyslipidemia -correct answers elevated LDL-C, reduced levels of HDL-C, elevated
TG, can be primary or secondary
promotes atherosclero c plague development and progression -correct answers LDL
associated with increase risk of pancrea s and some mes CVD -correct answers
hypertriglyceridemia
prevents cardiovascular events in at risk individuals -correct answers primary preven on
reduces recurrent events in pa ents with established ASCVD -correct answers secondary
preven on
dangerous total cholesterol -correct answers 240 and higher
dangerous LDL cholesterol -correct answers 160 and higher
dangerous HDL cholesterol -correct answers males under 40 females under 50
transports cholesterol from liver to ssues and organs -correct answers LDL
used to build plasma membranes and synthesize other steroids; carries highest amount of
cholesterol -correct answers LDL
contributes to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease -correct answers LDL
primary carrier of triglycerides in blood -correct answers VLDL
manufactured in the liver and small intes ne -correct answers HDL
reverse cholesterol transport; assist in transport of cholesterol away from body ssues and back
to liver for destruc on and removal -correct answers HDL
high levels of lipids in the blood -correct answers hyperlipidemia
elevated blood cholesterol -correct answers hypercholesterolemia
abnormal levels of lipoproteins, excess or deficient -correct answers dyslipidemia
, risk assessment -correct answers family history of premature ASCVD, persistently high LDL or
triglycerides, metabolic syndrome, CKD, chronic inflammatory diseases, high risk ethnic groups,
history of preeclampsia, premature menopause
non-pharmacotherapy changes -correct answers monitor blood-lipid levels, maintain weight,
implement a medically supervised exercise plan, consume healthy protein sources such as low-
fat poultry, fish/seafood, low-fat dairy products and nuts, limit intake of sugar sweetened
beverages and tropical vegetable oils, increases soluble fiber in diets, eliminate tobacco use
charis caries of dyslipidemia -correct answers elevated LDL-C, reduced levels of HDL-C, elevated
TG, can be primary or secondary
promotes atherosclero c plague development and progression -correct answers LDL
associated with increase risk of pancrea s and some mes CVD -correct answers
hypertriglyceridemia
prevents cardiovascular events in at risk individuals -correct answers primary preven on
reduces recurrent events in pa ents with established ASCVD -correct answers secondary
preven on
dangerous total cholesterol -correct answers 240 and higher
dangerous LDL cholesterol -correct answers 160 and higher
dangerous HDL cholesterol -correct answers males under 40 females under 50
