25 Questions
Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good cholesterol'?
HDL
What is the main component of cell membranes?
Cholesterol
Which term refers to a condition where there is injury to muscle tissue?
Rhabdomyolysis
Which drug class is also known as sequestrants?
Bile Acids
What is the term for the absolute risk of developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years?
ASCVD Risk Assessment
Which drug is considered a prototype for HMG-CoA Inhibitors?
Atorvastatin
'Terminology to Know', referring to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, is now based on what?
'Absolute Risk' of Developing Clinical Coronary Disease over 10 years
'Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes' include all but which of the following?
'No Need for Drugs'
Which drug binds bile acids in the intestine and is excreted in the stool?
Fenofibrate
What is the main action of Ezetimibe?
Inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine
Which drug is a vitamin that decreases LDL and increases HDL?
Niacin
What is the primary role of Heparin?
Supresses fibrin by inactivating thrombin
Which drug is an inhibitor used as an adjunct and may cause liver toxicity when taken with other lipid-lowering medications?
Ezetimibe
Which drug significantly lowers LDL and is administered subcutaneously?
Alirocumab
What is the main adverse effect of Heparin?
Hemorrhage
Which drug's primary function is to raise HDL and lower triglycerides?
Niacin
What is the contraindication for administering enoxaparin?
GI ulcers
How is warfarin classified in terms of its route of administration?
Oral
Which medication has the risk of producing a Vitamin K deficiency?
Warfarin
What is a common side effect of clopidogrel?
Hemorrhage
Why are lab tests not needed for monitoring when administering newer anticoagulants like rivaroxaban?
They have lower risk for bleeding
Which drug class is used to remove thrombi that are already formed?
Thrombolytics
What is the primary function of epoetin alfa in hematopoietic disorders?
Stimulates red blood cell production
What is the main use of alteplase (tPA) as a thrombolytic agent?
Remove formed thrombi
Which medication stimulates blood cell production by bone marrow in patients with neutropenia?
Epoetin alfa
Learn about dyslipidemia, lipid sources, cholesterol, lipoproteins, and the term Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). Understand how ASCVD Risk Assessment is done based on the absolute risk of developing clinical coronary disease over the next 10 years.
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