METABOLIC SYNDROME

Question 1

The constellation of 3 or more of the following is what?

1. abdominal obesity
2. triglycerides 150mg/dL or higher
3. HDL <40mg/dl for men or 50mg/dl for women
4. fasting glucose of 110mg/dl or higher
5. hypertension

Answer 1

Metabolic syndrome

Question 2

If upon exam your patients BMI is >25 what should you do next?

Answer 2

waist measurement

Question 3

For lipid screenings, there are some variation to societal guidelines for screening purposes, in patients 20-75 what is the reasonable frequency of testing?

Answer 3

Every 5 years

Question 4

The American Diabetes Association recommends checking fasting glucose orA1C every ___ years in patients with BMI at or greater than 25 with one or more additional risk factors.

Answer 4

3 years

Question 5

What is the best kind of management for a patient with metabolic syndrome?

Answer 5

RISK FACTOR MODIFICATION

Question 6

What is the most important modifiable risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

Answer 6

Obesity