Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

Pharmacology 3: Drugs for Hyperlipidemia

10 Questions

0 Views

Pharmacology 3: Drugs for Hyperlipidemia

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) according to the text?

Regular exercise and a diet containing excess saturated fats

Chronic kidney disease (correct)

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)

Low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)

What is the suggested reading for understanding drugs for hyperlipidemia according to the text?

Lippincott Pharmacology, 7th ed. 2019, Chapter 22

Rang and Dale's Pharmacology

Lange Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 15th ed. 2021, McGraw Hill 2021, Chapter 35 (correct)

Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

What is the leading cause of death, as mentioned in the text?

Diabetes

Elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)

Coronary heart disease (CHD) (correct)

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)

What percentage reduction in CHD mortality is expected with appropriate lifestyle and drug therapy?

30% - 40% Signup and view all the answers

What does ASCVD include based on the information provided in the text?

Stroke and peripheral arterial disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a first-line treatment for patients with elevated risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)?

Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic benefit of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins)?

Plaque stabilization in arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which lipoprotein is listed first in decreasing order of atherogenicity according to the given text?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug therapy should be determined based on an assessment of risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), in conjunction with evaluation of lipoprotein levels?

Statins Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) as per the given text?

Decreased risk for CHD Signup and view all the answers