Davis Advantage Exam 1 2026 Questions
and Answers Graded A+
When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is
desirable? - Correct answer-High HDL, low LDL
Statins ________________. Select all that apply.
-are used to treat hypertension.
-decrease bile reabsorption.
-reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-cause vasodilation.
-help to control hyperlipidemia. - Correct answer--reduce liver synthesis of
cholesterol.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Select all that
apply.
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,-Total cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL.
-Exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes.
-Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL. - Correct answer--Exercise should occur daily
for 30 minutes.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.
Secondary hypertension ____________________. Select all that apply.
-has no known cause.
-is a blood pressure < 120/80 mm Hg.
-has no negative effect on the heart.
-is also known as essential hypertension.
-accounts for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases. - Correct answer-accounts
for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases.
Hypertension may cause ___________________. Select all that apply.
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,-atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst. - Correct answer--atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.
The results return with the following values:
-Total cholesterol: 238 mg/dL
-LDL cholesterol: 160 mg/dL
-HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL
-Triglycerides: 210 mg/dL
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, Which of these values are considered high? Select all that apply. - Correct answer--
LDL
-Triglycerides
For cardiac health, which of the following should Ms. West work to elevate? Select
all that apply.
-Total cholesterol
-LDL
-HDL
-Triglycerides - Correct answer-HDL
Other laboratory results indicate fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL, an elevated
TSH, and reduced thyroxine level. Based on these results and her patient data,
which additional risk factors for hyperlipidemia may Ms. West have? Select all that
apply.
-Hyperthyroidism
-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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and Answers Graded A+
When discussing cholesterol levels with a patient, which of the following is
desirable? - Correct answer-High HDL, low LDL
Statins ________________. Select all that apply.
-are used to treat hypertension.
-decrease bile reabsorption.
-reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol.
-cause vasodilation.
-help to control hyperlipidemia. - Correct answer--reduce liver synthesis of
cholesterol.
-help to control hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following are recommendations regarding cholesterol? Select all that
apply.
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,-Total cholesterol should be > 200 mg/dL.
-Exercise should occur daily for 30 minutes.
-Dietary saturated fat intake should be increased.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL. - Correct answer--Exercise should occur daily
for 30 minutes.
-HDL levels should be > 40 mg/dL.
Secondary hypertension ____________________. Select all that apply.
-has no known cause.
-is a blood pressure < 120/80 mm Hg.
-has no negative effect on the heart.
-is also known as essential hypertension.
-accounts for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases. - Correct answer-accounts
for 5- to 10-percent of all hypertension cases.
Hypertension may cause ___________________. Select all that apply.
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,-atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst. - Correct answer--atherosclerosis.
-left ventricular hypertrophy.
-increased cholesterol.
-increased coronary circulation need.
-vessels to burst.
The results return with the following values:
-Total cholesterol: 238 mg/dL
-LDL cholesterol: 160 mg/dL
-HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL
-Triglycerides: 210 mg/dL
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, Which of these values are considered high? Select all that apply. - Correct answer--
LDL
-Triglycerides
For cardiac health, which of the following should Ms. West work to elevate? Select
all that apply.
-Total cholesterol
-LDL
-HDL
-Triglycerides - Correct answer-HDL
Other laboratory results indicate fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL, an elevated
TSH, and reduced thyroxine level. Based on these results and her patient data,
which additional risk factors for hyperlipidemia may Ms. West have? Select all that
apply.
-Hyperthyroidism
-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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