Lipids: Dyslipidemia Diagnosis And Treatment

11 Questions | By Leecinn | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 501

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Dyslipidemia is a condition in which a person has either an extremely high level or low level of lipoprotein cholesterol. Did you know that it is a major factor to heart attacks? Find out more on its diagnosis and treatment.

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1.

Which of the following appropriately represent the Friedewald Equation:
- A.
  
  LDL = TC – HDL – TG’s/5
- B.
  
  LDL = HDL + TG/5
- C.
  
  LDL = TC – HDL - VLDL
- D.
  
  TC = HDL + LDL + TG
2.

The VAP:
- A.
  
  Is a comprehensive lipid analysis utilizing proprietary technology called the Vertical auto profile ultracentrifugation.
- B.
  
  Offers a direct measure LDL.
- C.
  
  Simultaneously measures cholesterol concentrations of all 5 lipoprotein classes and their subclasses in a nonfasting patient.
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

As TG’s decrease, the LDL cholesterol estimation becomes artificially lowered and progressively more inaccurate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of the following is a desirable blood lipid value?
- A.
  
  High Total Cholesterol
- B.
  
  High LDL
- C.
  
  High HDL
- D.
  
  High TG
- E.
  
  None of the following are desirable
5.

____________________is elevation of plasma cholesterol, triglycerides (TGs), or both, or a low high-density lipoprotein level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis.
- A.
  
  Hyperlipidemia
- B.
  
  Dyslipidemia
- C.
  
  Metabolic Syndrome
- D.
  
  Hypoapolipoproteins
6.

There are 2 types of Dyslipidemia, ______________, which is associated with __________________________& __________________ which is associated with______________________________. _______________________________________.
- A.
  
  Primary; lifestyle; secondary; genetics
- B.
  
  Essential; genetic; secondary; lifestyle
- C.
  
  Hyperlipidemia; high cholesterol; hypolipidemia; low cholesterol
- D.
  
  Primary; genetics; secondary; lifestyle and other causes
7.

A Triglyceride disorder is diagnosed by which of the following except:
- A.
  
  Increased levels of Triglycerides (TG) (>100mg/dL)
- B.
  
  Density Pattern B - Small LDL
- C.
  
  High levels of HDL and HDL sub-types HDL2 & HDL3
- D.
  
  Low levels of apoA1
- E.
  
  ↑ Remnant Lipoproteins
8.

The Basic Lipid Panel is a direct-measured lipid panel and provides measurements for 15 lipid components.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

A Statin, Bile Acid Sequestrant, or a ezetimibe may be used to treat a Cholesterol-Rich Disorder
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

All of the following are effective treatments for Triglyceride rich disorders except:
- A.
  
  Fibrate
- B.
  
  Niacin
- C.
  
  Omega-3
- D.
  
  Statins
- E.
  
  All of the above
11.

Even though the genetic component of cholesterol Lp(a) is an LDL with an additional protein tail, it does not respond to traditional LDL lowering agents.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False