dyslipidemia

Question 1

pancreatitis comes from a TG range of what?

Answer 1

> 400-500

Question 2

what is the friedewald equation? and what is it used for?

Answer 2

LDL=TC-HDL-(tg/5)
used to estimate LDL

Question 3

LDL calculation is NOT valid if TG is over what value? this is totally a trick question on exam

Answer 3

TG >400 means you cannot use the friedewald equation.

Question 4

what is the estimated LDL given the following FLP:
TC: 285
HDL: 38
TG: 194

Answer 4

208.2

Question 5

what is the goal for TC/HCL? What is the optimal ratio?

Answer 5

goal: ≤5:1
optimal: 3-3.5:1 (whatever tf that means)

Question 5

what is the estimated LDL given the following FLP:
TC: 301
HDL: 52
TG: 403

Answer 5

DONT DO IT DUMBASS

Question 6

how many kcal from 1 gram of fat?

Answer 6

9

Question 7

omega 3 fatty acids reduce what

Answer 7

tg levels and ldl in some cases too i guess

Question 8

most omega 3 products are otc, which two are rx only?

Answer 8

lovaza and vascepa

Question 9

what drug class will most likely reduce a pts LDL levels the most?

Answer 9

PCSK9 inhibitors

Question 10

what drug class will most likely reduce LDL levels the least?

Answer 10

bile acid binding resins

Question 11

what class of meds will likely reduce TG levels most?

Answer 11

fibrates