(MHD) Atherosclerosis- Hyperlipidemia

Question 1

What cholesterol value levels define “borderline”, below which is desirable and above which is very high risk?

Answer 1

200 -240 mg/dl of cholesterol

Question 2

The LDL receptor is on which chromosome?

Answer 2

Chromosome 19

Question 3

C-reactive protein is a long known marker of ________ __________. Elevated levels may indicate greatest risk for _______.

Answer 3

Chronic Inflammation

CVD

Question 4

10 year CHD risk

Category #1

Answer 4

Low risk

Question 5

10 year CHD risk

Category #2

Answer 5

High risk

Candidates for aggressive management of LDL

Question 6

10 year CHD risk

Category #3

Answer 6

Intermediate Risk

Qualify for some pharmacotherapy

Question 7

What equation is used to find LDL cholesterol numbers to avoid direct measurement?

Answer 7

FRIEDEWALD EQUATION

LDL = total cholesterol - (HDL + TG/5)

Question 8

Assuming all other risk factors for AS/CAD are normal, which of the following risk factor changes from normal blood levels increases the risk for a patient to develop AS/CAD?

a. Postprandial increased triglyceride
b. Increased HDL
c. Decreased LDL
d. Increased Lp (a)
e. Decreased high sensitivity CRP

Answer 8

d. Increased Lp(a)

It is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease