Hyperlipidemias and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ________________________________________
F inal E xam
HYPERLIPIDEMIAS AND ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 59, or complete your test online at BOOK.CME.EDU. A passing grade of at least 70% must be achieved in order to receive credit for this course.
21. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) accounts for approximately what percentage of deaths in the United States?
26. The role of lipoprotein(a) in atherogenesis relates to a variety of mechanisms, EXCEPT: (A) low affinity for the LDL-receptor. (B) decelerated smooth cell proliferation. (C) enhanced capacity to traverse the arterial endothelium. (D) inhibition of fibrinolysis by preventing the transformation of plasminogen to plasmin. 27. Dietary lipids account for what percentage of calories in western diets? (A) 10% to 20% (B) 20% to 30% (C) 30% to 40% (D) 40% to 50% (E) 28. What is the main site of lipid transformation and absorption? (A) Mouth (B) Stomach
(A) 10% (B) 26% (C) 31% (D) 55%
22. Approximately what percentage of Americans 20 years of age or older have total blood cholesterol levels in excess of 240 mg/dL?
(A) 5% (B) 8% (C) 11.5% (D) 15%
23. Which of these statements regarding atherosclerosis is TRUE? (A) Atherosclerosis is initiated during middle-age. (B) Atherosclerosis is a process that targets small sized arteries. (C) Atherosclerosis is rapidly accelerated by genetic and environmental factors. (D) All of the above
(C) Small intestine (D) Large intestine
29. Which of the following statements regarding chylomicrons is FALSE?
24. All of the following are progressive stages of atherosclerosis, EXCEPT:
(A) Chylomicrons are only synthesized in the intestine. (B) Chylomicrons are composed mainly of triglycerides. (C) Chylomicrons are large lipoproteins very rich in lipids. (D) Chylomicrons have the highest protein content of any lipoprotein.
(A) plaque formation. (B) plaque disruption.
(C) fatty streak formation. (D) high-density lipoprotein.
30. Increased LDL levels can result from (A) a deficiency of estrogens. (B) a deficiency of thyroid hormones.
25. Which of the following is NOT considered a biomarker for ASCVD? (A) Age (B) Lipoprotein(a) (C) C-reactive protein (D) Hyperhomocysteinemia
(C) genetic mutations of either the LDL receptor or Apo B-100. (D) All of the above
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