Lipids

Question 1

Component of HDL and the others

Answer 1

APO A is major component of HDL

APO B major component of VLDL and LDL

Question 2

Calculation of LDL and VLDL

Answer 2

Cannot use when triglycerides is >400mg/dL
LDL = TC (total cholesterol) - HDL-TG/5
VLDL=TG(trigycerides)/5

Question 3

LDL levels and risk category

Answer 3

> 190; No CHD & <2 risks
160; No CHD & >2 risks
130; No CHD & >2 risks
100; CHD

Question 4

Negative Cardiac Risk Factor (CHD)

Answer 4

HDL >60

Question 5

Positive Cardiac Risk Factor (CHD)

Answer 5

Men >45; Female >55
Smoking
Hypertension bp >120
HDL <40 
Diabetes Mellitus

Question 6

Lipid Screening Test (Goal)

Answer 6

Total Cholesterol <200 mg/dL
HDL >35 mg/dL
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL
LDL <100 mg/dL

Question 7

G6PD

Answer 7

enzyme helps protect red blood cells from damage and premature destruction.