Risk Factors for CAD

Question 1

modifiable risk factors

Answer 1

dyslipidemia, hypertension, cigarette smoking, DM, sedentary lifestyle

Question 2

non-modifiable risk factors

Answer 2

age, family history, race

Question 3

other risk facotrs

Answer 3

hyperhomocysteinmia, plasma C-reactive protein level (CRP level)

Question 4

drug therapy that targets LDLs

Answer 4

STATINS
Brand Names: mevacor, zocor, pravachol, lipitor, crestor

Generic Equivelants: lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin

Question 5

Normal and abnormal triglyceride levels

Answer 5

/= 500 = very high

Question 6

Hypertension drug therapy- uncomplicated

Answer 6

diuretics ex: hydrochlorothiazide

Question 7

Hypertenion complicated with diabetes

Answer 7

ace inhibitors (captopril, enalopril)
angiotension II receptor blockers [ARB] (losartan)

Question 8

hyperhomocysteinemia

Answer 8

normal is <16.2nmol/ml, so anything over that.

treated with B6, B12, and folate supplements

Question 9

c-reactive protein drug treatment

Answer 9

aspirin

Question 10

What to consider if pt is at high risk for CAD?

Answer 10

limit exercise intensity to 10-20 beats above resting HR. musculoskeletan complaints might be anginal