PHARM 180 QUIZ 5 (GRADED A+)

Hyperlipidemia correct answers High levels of lipids in blood Hyperlipidemia—major risk factor for... correct answers cardiovascular disease Hyperlipidemia contributers.... correct answers Diets high in saturated fat and lack of exercise 3 types of lipoproteins correct answers high-density lipoprotein (H D L), low-density lipoprotein (L D L), very low-density lipoprotein (V L D L) Treatment plan for reducing blood lipid levels... correct answers Lifestyle changes (first) Many patients can control dyslipidemia entirely through nonpharmacologic means Lifestyle changes for reducing blood lipid levels include... correct answers -Maintain optimal weight** -Implement a medically supervised -Eliminate tobacco use** Total cholesterol levels correct answers less than 200 desirable** High Total cholesterol level correct answers ≥240 Optimal LDL cholesterol levels correct answers less than 100mg/dl High LDL level correct answers ≥160 Desirable HDL cholesterol levels correct answers 60+ mg/dl (good) Normal Serum Triglyceride levels correct answers less than 150 High Serum triglycerides level correct answers ≥200 Low HDL for men ≤ 40 (men) or 50 (women) correct answers ≤ 40 Low HDL for women correct answers ≤ 50 Foods allowed for lipid reducing diet correct answers Rice, broccoli, walnuts, apples, rye and whole-wheat bread, low- fat brownies, fresh fruits, tossed salad with olive oil, and grilled chicken/salmon. Foods allowed for lipid increasing diet correct answers Any meat with gravy, apple pie, pecans, macaroni and cheese, and low fat hamburger, raisin-oatmeal cookie Medication for high LDL Cholesterol correct answers Statins - atorvastatin (Lipitor)