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What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?
- Produce steroid hormones and bile acids (correct)
- Synthesize glucose
- Generate energy for cells
- Produce Vitamin B
Excessive 'bad' cholesterol in the blood can lead to the formation of what along artery walls?
Excessive 'bad' cholesterol in the blood can lead to the formation of what along artery walls?
- Bone tissue
- Plaque deposits (correct)
- Muscle tissue
- Antioxidants
What disease is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels due to plaque build-up?
What disease is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels due to plaque build-up?
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
Which major cardiovascular disease can result from atherosclerosis?
Which major cardiovascular disease can result from atherosclerosis?
Besides cardiovascular diseases, what other health conditions are closely associated with elevated cholesterol levels?
Besides cardiovascular diseases, what other health conditions are closely associated with elevated cholesterol levels?
What should patients routinely do to maintain optimal health and reduce the risk of disease according to the text?
What should patients routinely do to maintain optimal health and reduce the risk of disease according to the text?
What is the correct procedure for placing the cassette into the analyzer drawer?
What is the correct procedure for placing the cassette into the analyzer drawer?
How long does it take for the results to print from the Alere Cholestech LDX printer?
How long does it take for the results to print from the Alere Cholestech LDX printer?
Who is responsible for interpreting lipid test results?
Who is responsible for interpreting lipid test results?
What are some factors that can alter lipid test results?
What are some factors that can alter lipid test results?
Which lipoprotein is known as High-Density Lipoprotein?
Which lipoprotein is known as High-Density Lipoprotein?
What kind of statements should Medical Assistants refrain from offering regarding test results?
What kind of statements should Medical Assistants refrain from offering regarding test results?
What is the primary purpose of a lipid panel test?
What is the primary purpose of a lipid panel test?
Which type of lipoprotein is considered 'good cholesterol'?
Which type of lipoprotein is considered 'good cholesterol'?
What is the primary function of LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol?
What is the primary function of LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol?
What is the main purpose of the Cholestech analyzer in the lipid panel test?
What is the main purpose of the Cholestech analyzer in the lipid panel test?
What is the main reason for performing an Optics Check QC on the Cholestech analyzer?
What is the main reason for performing an Optics Check QC on the Cholestech analyzer?
What is the recommended maximum time to fill the capillary tube with blood?
What is the recommended maximum time to fill the capillary tube with blood?
What is the main reason for allowing the testing materials to reach room temperature before use?
What is the main reason for allowing the testing materials to reach room temperature before use?
What is the primary type of fat found in the body?
What is the primary type of fat found in the body?
What is the main reason for documenting the Optics Check QC results in the POC Logbook?
What is the main reason for documenting the Optics Check QC results in the POC Logbook?
What is the main consequence of chronically elevated LDL cholesterol levels?
What is the main consequence of chronically elevated LDL cholesterol levels?
