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Chapter 39: HyperlipidemiaMultiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
__B__ 1. The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is:
A. Maintain an LDL level of less than
160 mg/dL
B. To reduce atherogenesis
C. Lowering apo B, one of the
apoliproteins
D. All of the above
__C__ 2. When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe which
factor determines the type and intensity of treatment?
A. Total LDL
B. Fasting HDL
C. Coronary artery disease risk level
D. Fasting total cholesterol
__C__ 3. First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:
A. Statins
B. Niacin
C. Lifestyle changes
D. Bile acid-binding resins
___A_ 5. Joanne is a 60 year old with an LDL of 132 and a family history of
coronary artery disease. She has already tried diet changes (increased
fiber and plant sterols) to lower her LDL and after 6 months her LDL is
slightly higher. The next step in her treatment would be:
A. A statin
B. Niacin
C. Sterols
D. A fibric acid derivative
__D__ 6. Sharlene is a 65 year old who has been on a lipid-lowering diet and
using plant sterol margarine daily for the past 3 months. Her LDL is
135 mg/dL. An appropriate treatment for her would be:
A. A statin
B. Niacin
C. A fibric acid derivative
D. Determined by her risk factors
___A_ 7. Mike is a 47 year old who has been on standard dose atorvastatin for 3
months and his repeat LDL is 124 mg/dL. He is a smoker and has a
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