Cardiology

Question 1

High intensity statin
(lower LDL > 50 %)

Answer 1

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 40 mg - 80 mg

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 20 (40) mg

Question 2

Moderate intensity statin
(Lower LDL 30-50%)

Answer 2

Atorvastatin, 10 (20) mg
Rosuvastatin (5) 10 mg
Simvastatin (Zocor) 20-40 mg
Pravastatin (Pravachol ) 40 (80) mg
Lovastatin (Mevacor) 40 mg
Fluvastatin (Lescol) 40 mg BID

Question 3

Low intensity statin
(Lower LDL < 30%)

Answer 3

Lovastatin (Mevacor) 20 mg
Pravastatin (10-20 mg

Question 4

What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension

Answer 4

sleep apnea

Question 5

Cardiac diet

Answer 5

DASH
Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low -fat diary products with reduced saturated and total fat, and reduce dietary sodium

Question 6

Hypertension Medications

Answer 6

FIRST LINE CHOICE:
low-dose thiazide diuretics
ACE inhibitors

more costly than thiazide diuretics
CCBs
Beta blockers
ARBs