NURS 5434: Module 5
CAD/Lipids Quiz
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Angie is 40 years old African American woman. She does not have diabetes. He LDL-C
score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD risk was calculated at 4%.
Which of the following would you advise for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Start Moderate intensity statin
D. Start High intensity statin - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Lifestyle modifications only
Zaima is 45 years old Bangali woman. She does not have diabetes. She has pre-
eclampsia during her previous pregnancy. Her LDL-C score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD
risk was calculated at 7.6%.
Which of the following would you consider for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Start Moderate intensity statin
D. Start High intensity statin - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Start Moderate intensity statin
When do you start a patient with a 6% ASCVD risk on a statin?
A. When they have a fasting blood sugar of 90
B. When they are over weight based on BMI
C. When they have a CAC Score of 0
D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of Premature CVD -
CORRECT ANSWER-D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of
Premature CVD
, Which of the following statins is LESS likely to cause SAMs (statin associated muscle
symptoms)?
A. Pravastatin
B. Lovastatin
C. Simvastatin
D. Atorvastatin - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Pravastatin
Name two Hydrophilic statins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pravastatin and Rosuvastatin
Perry is in Atorvastatin 80mg. After several months she starts to develop muscle pain
that she believes in associated with the medication. What is the First Step for
management for statin intolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop the statin for two
weeks
After stopping the Statin for two weeks Perry's symptoms improved. Which of the
following steps is recommended to do next?
A. Restart at the same statin and dose
B. Lower the dose of the dose of the statin
C. Switch to a lower intensity statin
D. Switch to a Fibrate - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Restart at the same statin and dose
Bonnie got her Liver functions test done prior to the start of her Statin therapy. When do
you need to recheck Bonnie's Liver Function Tests?
A. LFTs need to be checked every 6 months
B. LFTs need to be checked annually
C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of Hepatotoxicity -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of
Hepatotoxicity
(Jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools)
Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal
screening for children ages starting between (what age range?) - CORRECT ANSWER-
9-11 years old
Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal
screening for children ages (what age range?) for the SECOND screening - CORRECT
ANSWER-17-21 years old
What is the most common cause of hypertension in pediatric patients under 10 years
old?
CAD/Lipids Quiz
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Angie is 40 years old African American woman. She does not have diabetes. He LDL-C
score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD risk was calculated at 4%.
Which of the following would you advise for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Start Moderate intensity statin
D. Start High intensity statin - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Lifestyle modifications only
Zaima is 45 years old Bangali woman. She does not have diabetes. She has pre-
eclampsia during her previous pregnancy. Her LDL-C score is 80 mg/dL. Her ASCVD
risk was calculated at 7.6%.
Which of the following would you consider for this patient?
A. Nothing, she is healthy
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Start Moderate intensity statin
D. Start High intensity statin - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Start Moderate intensity statin
When do you start a patient with a 6% ASCVD risk on a statin?
A. When they have a fasting blood sugar of 90
B. When they are over weight based on BMI
C. When they have a CAC Score of 0
D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of Premature CVD -
CORRECT ANSWER-D. When they have HTN, are Obese, or have a Family hx of
Premature CVD
, Which of the following statins is LESS likely to cause SAMs (statin associated muscle
symptoms)?
A. Pravastatin
B. Lovastatin
C. Simvastatin
D. Atorvastatin - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Pravastatin
Name two Hydrophilic statins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pravastatin and Rosuvastatin
Perry is in Atorvastatin 80mg. After several months she starts to develop muscle pain
that she believes in associated with the medication. What is the First Step for
management for statin intolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop the statin for two
weeks
After stopping the Statin for two weeks Perry's symptoms improved. Which of the
following steps is recommended to do next?
A. Restart at the same statin and dose
B. Lower the dose of the dose of the statin
C. Switch to a lower intensity statin
D. Switch to a Fibrate - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Restart at the same statin and dose
Bonnie got her Liver functions test done prior to the start of her Statin therapy. When do
you need to recheck Bonnie's Liver Function Tests?
A. LFTs need to be checked every 6 months
B. LFTs need to be checked annually
C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of Hepatotoxicity -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. LFTs do not need to be checked unless there are signs of
Hepatotoxicity
(Jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools)
Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal
screening for children ages starting between (what age range?) - CORRECT ANSWER-
9-11 years old
Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends universal
screening for children ages (what age range?) for the SECOND screening - CORRECT
ANSWER-17-21 years old
What is the most common cause of hypertension in pediatric patients under 10 years
old?
