High intensity statin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ANCC Exam Questions and Answers In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - Correct answer (a) normochromic normocytic" "A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that ...

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...

AACN AGACNP boards Questions and answers 2023/2024 Pericarditis - correct answer Often present w/ friction rub, sharp CP w/ inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, hypotension. Tx w/ colchicine. Pulmonary edema - correct answer Pink/frothy sputum. Tachypnea, dyspnea, b/l wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, kerley B lines, and pleural effusions. Cardiac tamponade - correct answer Becks Triad= muffled tones, JVD, HoTN. Narrow pulse pressure. Low C.O., low BP, tachy...

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...

Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively live virus vaccine types Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid inactive vaccine virus Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria - Lyme - meningococcus - pertussis - plague - pneumococcus - tetanus Immuniza...

ABFM,KSA Heart Disease (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) Q: A 78-year-old male with chronic hypertension presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to the back, associated with dyspnea and near-syncope. Which one of the following would suggest a diagnosis other than acute myocardial infarction? A 3/6 holosystolic apical murmur and diffuse ST-segment elevation A 2/6 diastolic murmur and weak radial and femoral pulses Diffuse ST-...

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend that patients aged 21 years or older with an LDL cholesterol level of 190 mg/dL (4.92 mmol/L) or higher should receive ___ for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Ans-high-intensity statin therapy - atorvastatin - rosuvastatin When should screening mammography be started? Ans-50 up to age 74 - biennial screening For patients undergoing orthopedic surgery without increased bleeding ris...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

we intiate statin therapy when the ASCVD risk is Correct Answer-> 7.5% how often to do a lipid profile? Correct Answer-q 5 years, unless pt has risk factors (such as increased BMI) if pt has risk factors for HLD, when do we need to RECHECK? Correct Answer-every 1-3 months , then yearly after starting on medication tx 2 eye issues r/t HLD? Correct Answer-Arcus senilis and xanthelesma What are the 2 high intensity statins? Correct Answer-Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and Rosuvastatin (Cres...

NR 565 WEEK 3 HYPERTENSION LIPID HYPERTENSION PROTOCOL: INITIAL VISIT 1) RATIONALE a) This protocol will assist in the differentiation between essential hypertension and renal artery stenosis to aid in the identification of patients in need of referral to nephrology to prevent further renal damage from an unidentified renal artery stenosis. The design of the protocol for UTI encompasses these principles. 2) SYMPTOMS a) HYPERTENSION i) Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg ii) Other possibl...

APN Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 How often do you screen for smoking? - ANSWERSEvery visit Optimal LDL - ANSWERS<100 Guidelines for starting statin - ANSWERS- patients with any form of atherosclerotic disease - LDL >190 - patients with DM (aged 40 -75) with LDL of 70 - 189 mg/dL - patients without DM (aged 40 -75) with an estimated 10-year ASCVD risk greater than or equal to 7.5% (using calculator) - statins decrease inflammation Atorvastatin & simvastatin ri...