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What is the preferred method for obtaining an accurate assessment of LDL cholesterol?
What is the preferred method for obtaining an accurate assessment of LDL cholesterol?
- Obtaining a fasting lipid profile (correct)
- Calculating LDL using the Friedewald equation without fasting
- Measuring total cholesterol
- Using non-HDL cholesterol calculation
Which lipoproteins are included in the calculation of non-HDL cholesterol?
Which lipoproteins are included in the calculation of non-HDL cholesterol?
- Chylomicrons and VLDL
- VLDL, IDL, and LDL (correct)
- HDL and LDL
- IDL and chylomicrons
What is the estimated value of LDL cholesterol found using the Friedewald equation?
What is the estimated value of LDL cholesterol found using the Friedewald equation?
- (HDL cholesterol + triglycerides/5)
- (total cholesterol - (HDL cholesterol + triglycerides/5)) (correct)
- (total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol)
- (total cholesterol - triglycerides)
At what age should all adults be screened for lipid profile?
At what age should all adults be screened for lipid profile?
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What role do abnormalities in serum lipids play in atherosclerosis and plaque formation?
What role do abnormalities in serum lipids play in atherosclerosis and plaque formation?
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