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Chapter 39: Hyperlipidemia

Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers 3rd Edition by Teri Moser Woo

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Chapter 39: Hyperlipidemia

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     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

 

 

____     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

 

 

____     3.   First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:

A. Statins
B. Niacin
C. Lifestyle changes
D. Bile acid-binding resins

 

 

____     4.   James is a 45 year old with an LDL level of 120 and normal triglycerides. Appropriate first- line therapy for James may include diet counseling, increased physical activity, and:

A. A statin
B. Niacin
C. Sterols
D. A fibric acid derivative

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

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