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Hyperlipidemia

Question 1 of 10

1

Which of the following is NOT part of the Endogenous lipid metabolism pathway?

Select one of the following:

  • IDL

  • VLDL

  • Liver

  • Chylomicrons

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

At what age should LOW risk males and females begin screening for CHD, respectively?

Select one of the following:

  • 35, 45

  • 45, 35

  • 25, 35

  • 35, 25

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CHD?

Select one of the following:

  • Peripheral artery disease

  • Carotid Artery Disease

  • HDL < 40

  • CKD

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which Rx can contribute to Hypertriglyceridemia?

Select one of the following:

  • Estrogen

  • Beta Blockers

  • HCTZ

  • All of these

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

A patient has a lipid profile as follows:

Cholesterol 187
Triglycerides 197
HDL 50mg/dl
LDL 139

What can be concluded about this patient?

Select one of the following:

  • Her HDL is High Risk

  • Her Cholesterol level is Borderline

  • Her LDL is Borderline

  • Her triglyceride level is Desirable

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

A patient has a lipid profile completed and you notice that his TG value is 1892 mg/dL. Classically, you might expect what findings upon physical examination?

Select one of the following:

  • Eruptive xanthoma and lipemia retinalis

  • Eruptive xanthomas only

  • Lipemia retinalis only

  • Tuberous Xanthomas only

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which of the following is true regarding Hyperlipidemia Rx?

Select one of the following:

  • Fibric acids are most useful for lowering triglycerides

  • Resins are absolutely contraindicated in patients with TGs > 200 mg/dL

  • Nicotinic Acid, not Fibric Acid, is effective at raising HDL

  • Ezetimibe should never be combined with statins

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Your patient has been taking statins and bile acid sequestrants for 6 months to lower his cholesterol. He comes back to your office and reports muscle pain all over his body and tells you his urine has a dark color. What is your next step?

Select one of the following:

  • Lower the statins, check his CK

  • Stop the statins and check his CK

  • Stop both Rx, check the CK

  • Add NSAIDS to regimen, check CK

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Who would not stand to benefit from statins?

Select one of the following:

  • A 76yo diabetic with LDL 69mg/dL, no clinical ascvd.

  • Nondiabetic, no ASCVD with LDL 190mg/dL

  • A pt with stable angina

  • A nondiabetic without ASCVD with a 10-year ASCVD risk of 7.5%

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

You conclude a patient would benefit from Rx to control her lipid profile. Her hyperglycemia is a relative contraindication to what LDL-lowering medication?

Select one of the following:

  • Fibric Acid

  • Statins

  • Resins

  • Nicotinic acid

Explanation

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