1 the overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is 1

____ 1.
The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is:
1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL
2. To reduce atherogenesis
3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins
4. All of the above
____ 2.
When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type
and intensity of treatment?
____ 3.
First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:
____ 4.
James is a 45-year-old patient with an LDL level of 120 and normal triglycerides. Appropriate first-
line therapy for James may include diet counseling, increased physical activity, and:
____ 5.
Joanne is a 60-year-old patient with an LDL of 132 and a family history of coronary artery disease.
She has already tried diet changes (increased fiber and plant sterols) to lower her LDL and after 6
months her LDL is slightly higher. The next step in her treatment would be:
1. A statin
2. Niacin
3.
Sterols
4. A fibric acid derivative
____ 6.
Sharlene is a 65-year-old patient who has been on a lipid-lowering diet and using plant sterol
margarine daily for the past 3 months. Her LDL is 135 mg/dL. An appropriate treatment for her
would be:
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____ 7.
Phil is a 54-year-old male with multiple risk factors who has been on a high-dose statin for 3 months
to treat his high LDL level. His LDL is 135 mg/dL and his triglycerides are elevated. A reasonable
change in therapy would be to:
____ 8.
Jamie is a 34-year-old pregnant woman with familial hyperlipidemia and elevated LDL levels. What
is the appropriate treatment for a pregnant woman?
____ 9.
Han is a 48-year-old diabetic with hyperlipidemia and high triglycerides. His LDL is 112 mg/dL and
he has not tolerated statins. He warrants a trial of a:
1. Sterol
2. Niacin
3. Fibric acid derivative
4. Bile acid-binding resin