CAD & LIPIDS – CARDIOLOGY NURSING
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Which of the following ethnic groups are at the highest risk for Heart Disease
Mortality?
A. African Americans
B. White (non Hispanic)
C. Hispanic/Latino
D. Asian/Pacific Islander (non Hispanic) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- A. African
Americans
At what point do stress test typically detect obstruction
A. 25-30% obstruction
B. 50-55% obstruction
C. 70-75% obstruction
D. 95-100% obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- C. 70-75% obstruction
How to statins help stabilize Plaques?
A. Loosen Plaques
B. Harden Plaques
C. Dissolved Plaques
, D. Dislodge Plaques - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- B. Harden Plaques
Family history of premature heart disease
Men < ___ years old
Women < ___ years old - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Men < 55
Women < 65
If someone has a LDL ≥ 190 this could indicate a potential for what genetic
disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
All diabetics should be on statin therapy regardless of LDL, True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- True
Moderate intensity statin if risk < 7.5%
High intensity statin if risk ≥ 7.5%
Which of the following are considered High Intensity Stains? SATA
A. Simvastatin 20-40mg
B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg
C. Lovastatin 40mg
D. Pitavastatin 1mg
E. Atorvastatin 40-80mg - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- B. Rosuvastatin 20-40mg