ATP III Guidelines Flashcards
1
Q
when is lipoprotein profile collected?
A
after 9-12 hour fast
2
Q
what is the optimal LDL level?
A
<100
3
Q
what is a “high” LDL level?
A
160-189
4
Q
what is a “borderline high” LDL level?
A
130-159
5
Q
what is a “very high” LDL level?
A
> /= 190
6
Q
what is the desirable total cholesterol level?
A
<200
7
Q
what is a “boderline high” total cholesterol level?
A
200-239
8
Q
what is a “high” cholesterol level?
A
> /= 240
9
Q
what is a “low” HDL cholesterol level?
A
<40
10
Q
what is a “high” HDL cholesterol level?
A
> /=60
11
Q
what are the major risk factors that modify LDL goals?
A
- cigarette smoking,
- Hypertension (BP>/=140/90 mmHg or on antihypertensive medication)
- Low HDL
- Family history of premature CHD
- Age (men >/=45, women >/=55)
- HDL cholesterol >/=60 mg/dl counts as a negative risk factor, removes one risk factor from total count
12
Q
What is a normal triglyceride level?
A
<150
13
Q
what is a borderline high triglyceride level?
A
150-199
14
Q
what is a high triglyceride level?
A
200-499
15
Q
what is a very high triglyceride level?
A
> /=500
