Davis Advantage Exam 1 QUESTIONS
WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS|VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE
2026!!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is desirable?.
ANSWER - High HDL, low LDL
Statins ________________. Select all that apply.
-are used to treat hypertension.
-decrease bile reabsorption.
-reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-cause vasodilation.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.. ANSWER - -reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Select all that apply.
-Total cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL.
-Exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes.
-Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.. ANSWER - -Exercise should occur daily for 30
minutes.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.
Secondary hypertension ____________________. Select all that apply.
-has no known cause.
,-is a blood pressure < 120/80 mm Hg.
-has no negative effect on the heart.
-is also known as essential hypertension.
-accounts for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases.. ANSWER - accounts for 5- to 10-
percent of all hypertension cases.
Hypertension may cause ___________________. Select all that apply.
-atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.. ANSWER - -atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.
The results return with the following values:
-Total cholesterol: 238 mg/dL
-LDL cholesterol: 160 mg/dL
-HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL
-Triglycerides: 210 mg/dL
Which of these values are considered high? Select all that apply.. ANSWER - -LDL
-Triglycerides
For cardiac health, which of the following should Ms. West work to elevate? Select all that
apply.
, -Total cholesterol
-LDL
-HDL
-Triglycerides. ANSWER - HDL
Other laboratory results indicate fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL, an elevated TSH,
and reduced thyroxine level. Based on these results and her patient data, which additional
risk factors for hyperlipidemia may Ms. West have? Select all that apply.
-Hyperthyroidism
-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
-Hypothyroidism
-Obesity
-Pre-menopausal. ANSWER - -Type 2 diabetes mellitus
-Hypothyroidism
-Obesity
In addition to the laboratory values, a physical examination of Ms. West is conducted.
Which of the following are associated with hyperlipidemia? Select all that apply.
-Wheezing
-Xanthoma
-Clubbing of fingers
-Skin ulcers
-Xanthelasma
-Cyanosis. ANSWER - -Xanthoma
-Xanthelasma
Ms. West requests further information about hyperlipidemia and its effects on the body.
Which of the following statements regarding lipids are correct? Select all that apply.
WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS|VERIFIED|LATEST UPDATE
2026!!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is desirable?.
ANSWER - High HDL, low LDL
Statins ________________. Select all that apply.
-are used to treat hypertension.
-decrease bile reabsorption.
-reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-cause vasodilation.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.. ANSWER - -reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Select all that apply.
-Total cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL.
-Exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes.
-Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.. ANSWER - -Exercise should occur daily for 30
minutes.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.
Secondary hypertension ____________________. Select all that apply.
-has no known cause.
,-is a blood pressure < 120/80 mm Hg.
-has no negative effect on the heart.
-is also known as essential hypertension.
-accounts for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases.. ANSWER - accounts for 5- to 10-
percent of all hypertension cases.
Hypertension may cause ___________________. Select all that apply.
-atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.. ANSWER - -atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.
The results return with the following values:
-Total cholesterol: 238 mg/dL
-LDL cholesterol: 160 mg/dL
-HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL
-Triglycerides: 210 mg/dL
Which of these values are considered high? Select all that apply.. ANSWER - -LDL
-Triglycerides
For cardiac health, which of the following should Ms. West work to elevate? Select all that
apply.
, -Total cholesterol
-LDL
-HDL
-Triglycerides. ANSWER - HDL
Other laboratory results indicate fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL, an elevated TSH,
and reduced thyroxine level. Based on these results and her patient data, which additional
risk factors for hyperlipidemia may Ms. West have? Select all that apply.
-Hyperthyroidism
-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
-Hypothyroidism
-Obesity
-Pre-menopausal. ANSWER - -Type 2 diabetes mellitus
-Hypothyroidism
-Obesity
In addition to the laboratory values, a physical examination of Ms. West is conducted.
Which of the following are associated with hyperlipidemia? Select all that apply.
-Wheezing
-Xanthoma
-Clubbing of fingers
-Skin ulcers
-Xanthelasma
-Cyanosis. ANSWER - -Xanthoma
-Xanthelasma
Ms. West requests further information about hyperlipidemia and its effects on the body.
Which of the following statements regarding lipids are correct? Select all that apply.
