Cvd risk factor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

USPSTF - B/P screenings start at what age? - 18 for everyone USPSTF - Daily ASA regimens are recommended for what age groups? Men and Women - Men - 45-79 (to prevent MI) Women - 55-79 (to prevent ischemic CVA) USPSTF - Who should be screened for AAA? And how? - Men 65-75 by U/S USPSTF - Diagnostic workup of HTN includes which labs? - U/A, BG, Hct, Lipid panel, K, Cr, Ca. Optional: Urinary albumin/cr ratio. USPSTF - Major CVD Risk factor includes GFR < ? - GFR < 60 USPSTF -...

Leading cause of death in the US - CVD What kind of lipid forms the plaque in the blood vessel? - LDL Total cholesterol should be ______ - <200 VLDL: 10-15% Total triglyceride should be _____ - 150 What makes LDL? - breakdown of VLDL Where is VLDL synthesized? - liver HDL function - reverse cholesterol transport returns cholesterol to liver for disposal Atherogenic lipoprotein - LDL Non-atherogenic lipoprotein - HDL VLDL LDL receptor sites - located on liver sites on liver that m...

a diet that restricts _____ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease - Answersaturated fats most people who have strokes are over the age of: - Answer-55 A disease that results from elevated blood sugar levels is known as ________. - Answer-diabetes A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure. - Answer-sodium Fat distribution is a very important contributor for health risk factors. Waist-to-hip ratio is one that may help determine a health...

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 ...

NUFT 341 Chapter 32 Test Questions and Answers What is a modifiable risk factor to prevent CVD? - Answer-HTN As BP increases so does the risk of what conditions? - Answer-MI HF Stroke Renal disease Retinopathy What is essential for management of HTN? - Answer-Follow-up and adherence to treatment plan What are 3 factors for decreased prevalence of HTN in all ethnicities? - Answer-1. Born outside US 2. Do not speak English 3. Limited time living in US Which ethnicity has th...

3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments - Answer-1. physical activity Readiness - Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 2. CVD Risk Factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 3. medical evaluation including a physical examination and stress test by a qualified health care provider What is the minimum requirement when getting accurate information for health and fitness assessments - Answer-PAR-Q Ke...

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Pre-activity screening procedures and tools that provide accurate information about the individual's health/medical history, current medical conditions, risk factors, signs/symptoms of disease, current physical activity habits, and medications - answer1. Self-guided methods such as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or the modified AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Qu...

ACSM EP-C EXAM 201 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments CORRECT ANSWER 1. physical activity Readiness - Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 2. CVD Risk Factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 3. medical evaluation including a physical examination and stress test by a qualified health care provider What is the minimum requirement when getting accurate inform...

NSC 170 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers The best action to take to decrease your risk of cancer is to: - Answer-eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in generous quantities every day Which measurement is associated with a reduced risk of CVD? - Answer-high HDL In addition to calcium, what appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations? - Answer-potassium A man with pre-hypertension is trying to keep his blood pressure from going higher. Which dietary chang...

PSY 379 Exam 5 | Questions with Verified Answers All of these coping behaviors EXCEPT _____ are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease: Distraction Research has linked Type D personality to a cluster of traits that combine: depression with high levels of anxiety. With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of CVD, research suggests that: even people with low levels of total cholesterol are at increased risk if the proportions of HDL and LDL are faulty Which of these is...