Pharm Exam-3

Question 1

Hyperlipidemia

Answer 1

High Fat-

blood has too many lipids (or fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides

Question 2

2 types of lipids

Answer 2

-Triglycerides <150mg/dl
-Cholesterol <200mg/dl

Question 3

What can hyperlipidemia lead to?

Answer 3

Atherosclerosis-

thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.

Question 4

Total Cholesterol should be

Answer 4

< 200mg/dl

Question 5

Low-density lipoproteins

Answer 5

lousy/lethal

Question 6

High-density lipoproteins

Answer 6

Healthy

Carries back to the liver to remove plaque

Question 7

Risk factors for Hyperlipidemia

Answer 7

Age
Family History
Smoker
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Diabetes

Question 8

Dyslipidemia

Answer 8

the imbalance of lipids

Question 9

What organs can hyperlipidemia damage?

Answer 9

Heart
Brain
Chronic Kidney disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Retinopathy

Question 10

Antilipemics

Answer 10

Statins
Ezetimibe
Bile acid Sequestrates
Niacin
Fibric Acid Derivates

Question 11

Herbal & Dietary Supplements that are effective in lowering lipid levels?

Answer 11

Garlic
Flax
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)

Question 12

Cardiac Glycosides

Answer 12

Digoxin
Digibind

Question 13

Antianginal

Answer 13

Nitroglycerin

Question 13

Anticoagulants

Answer 13

Heparin Sodium
Low Molecular Weight Heparin- (LMWH)
Enoxaparin/Lovenox
Rivaroxanban