Chapter 20. Hyperlipidemia
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Chapter 20. Hyperlipidemia

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 20. Hyperlipidemia

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  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

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:
A. Statins
B. Niacin
C. Lifestyle changes
D. Bile acid-binding resins

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

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