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NR 508 Week 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is: 1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL 2. To reduce atherogenesis 3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins 4. All of the above 2. To reduce atherogenesis When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? 1. Total LDL 2. Fasting HDL 3. Coronary artery disease risk level 4. Fasting total choleste...

What influences a persons metabolic rate? Exercise, gender, genetics, age Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice as many calories as the other two Fat Foods that raise insulin levels have... added sugar When feeling stressed, you may feel relief after eating a piece of chocolate because... it will raise dopamine levels What reduces the number of receptors for dopamine insulin What percentage of Cardiac Rehab patients re overweight or obese 80% ...

What is high sensitivity troponin and when to use? - first line test for cardiac cell damage used for initial injury What is CKMB - CK isoenzyme specific to cardiac muscle tissue (MI) When should CKMB be used? - for suspicion of secondary ischemia after an initial infarct normal level for Troponin I - <0.04 normal level for CKMB - 3-5% of total CK What is BNP - B-type natriuretic peptide Normal BNP levels - <100 pg/mL Differential for chest pain - Consider: Myocardiu...

CCRP AACVPR EXAM| 842 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 2023/2024. How are lipids carried Correct Answer: on lipoproteins in the blood because they are insoluble in water Proteins found on lipoproteins Correct Answer: apolipoproteins Density of lipoprotein with less lipid and greater protein Correct Answer: more dense Density of lipoprotein with more lipids and less protein Correct Answer: less dense Major bloodstream lipoproteins Correct Answer: chylomicrons, vLDL, LDL, HDL Chylomicrons C...

ABFM CardiologySTEMI anterior/anteroseptal - correct answer LAD. leads V1-V4 STEMI Lateral - correct answer Circumflex. leads V5-V6 STEMI Inferior - correct answer RCA. leads II, III, aVF What 4 drugs improve survival post-MI? - correct answer ASA, statin, beta-blocker, ACE-I Based on ATP IV, what are the 4 statin benefit groups? - correct answer 1. clinical ASCVD 2. LDL > 190 3. DM age 40-79 with LDL> 70 4. age 40-79 w/ASCVD 10 yr risk > 7.5% Based on ATP IV...

Brand New 2023 NR 667 Study Guide With Best Solutions Liek: 1 Hollier: 17, 1 1. Hyperlipidemia Presentation: Most patients are asymptomatic until they develop ASCVD. • Xanthomata (lipid deposits around theeyes) • Corneal Arcus prior to age 50 years (white iris),normal • Angina • Bruits • MI • Stroke Diagnostics: • Fasting/non-fasting lipidprofile • Glucose, • UA and creatinine (fordetectionofnephroticsyndrome whichcan induce dyslipidemia), • TSH (for detecti...

What is the normal range for TSH? correct answer: 0.4-4.0 What labs are indicative of subclinical hypothyroidism? correct answer: TSH > 3.0 with normal free T4: subclinical hypothyroidism, usually asymptomatic, monitor closely for development of hypothyroidism. What are the ADA recs for ASA in T1 and T2 DM with CVD 10 yr risk >10% and 1 other risk factor? correct answer: Prescribe ASA 81-162 mg What is the ADA recs for hyperlipidemia for all DM with overt CVD or age 40-75 with ...

T/F: In the US, more men than women die of CVD (cardiovascular disease) False In US women, what is the approximate ratio of deaths caused by CVD (cardiovascular disease)? 1 in 5 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 75% of myocardial infarctions occur due to rupture of plaques in blood vessels that are ___ occluded. Less than 50% Stress tests do not identify obstruction until a ___ lesion i...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers This medication is used in prediabetics Metformin This medication is preferred in pregnant women if lifestyle changes are insufficient Insulin What are the fasting, 1 hour post-meal, and 2 hours post-meal goals for diabetes in pregnancy? F: <= 95mg/dL 1hr PPG: <=140mg/dL 2hr PPG: <=120mg/dL What are the three classic symptoms of hyperglycemia? Excessive urination, thirst, and hunger To be diagnosed with pre-d...

What is a person with a BMI of 17.5 considered? correct answer: Underweight Which class of medication has the greatest influence on both resting and exercise heart rate? a. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor b. Statin c. Beta blocker d. Diuretic correct answer: Beta blocker In general, when does injury or failure of a tissue occur? a. Whenever a load is applied to the tissue b. When the applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of a tissue c. When the applied load is followe...