Chapter 39. Hyperlipidemia

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 4th 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:

1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL
2. To reduce atherogenesis
3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins
4. All of the above

 

 

____     2.   When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment?

1. Total LDL
2. Fasting HDL
3. Coronary artery disease risk level
4. Fasting total cholesterol

 

 

____     3.   First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:

1. Statins
2. Niacin
3. Lifestyle changes
4. Bile acid-binding resins

 

 

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

1. A statin
2. Niacin
3. Sterols
4. A fibric acid derivative

 

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. ANS:  2                    PTS:   1

 

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  1. ANS:  3                    PTS:   1

 

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