Clinical Aspects of Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
lipids have low/high solubility in water?
A
low
2
Q
name clinically related lipid signs indicative of CVD:
A
xanthomata
xanthelasma
corneal arcus
milky blood/serum
3
Q
If a patient has high triglycerides what is the risk factor for?
A
acute pancreatitis
4
Q
What do doctors measure lipid wise in practice:
A
total cholesterol HDL cholesterol Triglycerides Total/HDL cholesterol ratio LDL cholesterol calculated as requested
5
Q
where are LDL receptors made?
A
endoplasmic reticulum
6
Q
Name the 4 types of lipid lowering drugs you’ll come across
A
Statins
PCSK9 inhibitors
fibrates
Ezetimibe
7
Q
When are fibrates given to a patient?
A
when they cant tolerate statins
