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Quiz by gina_evans0312, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by gina_evans0312
over 10 years ago
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Question 1
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Increased cholesterol and LDLs is a risk factor for CAD
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- True
- False
Question 2
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Statins lower LDL's for both primary and secondary prevention
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- True
- False
Question 3
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of high cholesterol
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Corneal Acrhus
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Tendon Xantheromas
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Lactescent Plasma
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Lipidemia Retinalis
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Xantheolisma
Question 4
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Most people won't show signs of hyperlipidemia
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- True
- False
Question 5
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Many with Cardiac Infarctions will have normal cholesterol
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- True
- False
Question 6
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Ebitamide stops cholesterol absorption
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- True
- False
Question 7
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Which of the following are atherogenic?
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Chylomicrons/chylomicron remnants
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LDLs
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HDLs
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VLDLs
Question 8
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What causes the actual blockage of the artery?
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Plaque grows until artery is clogged
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Lipid leakage causes clot to form
Question 9
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High HDLs are important because
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They remove lipids from the artery
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They prevent inflammation and LDL oxidation
Question 10
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Milano HDLs are caused by a genetic mutation and can be used to treat atheroma if infused
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- True
- False
Question 11
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What is the supposed role of fibrates? (Since they don't actually work)
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Dec TAGs and inflammation
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Inc Reversed cholesterol transport, HDL synthesis and LDL particle size
Question 12
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Why was Torcetrapib withdrawn?
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People on it did worse
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People on it did worse and it increased blood pressiure
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It increased blood pressure
Question 13
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HDL type is more important than quantity
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- True
- False
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