Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
6 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Serum cholesterol and Trigylcerid levels above what number are assocated with atherosclerosis?
|
-240mg/dL Choles.
-150mg/dL Trig. |
|
|
|
What is HDL and LDL? What's the difference between both?
|
-(HDL) High density lipoprotein.
The protective Lipoprotein. -(LDL) Low density Lipoprotein. The harmful Lipoportein. |
HDL metabolized and excreted by liver.
|
|
|
HDL level of what, is considered a major risk factor for heart disease?
|
40mg/dL
|
Low HDL means higher risk factor.
|
|
|
Discuss the TLC diet and what does it stand for?
|
Therapeutic life changes. Diet low saturated fat and low cholesterol plan. Less than 200mg choles. a day. Excercise biatch!
|
|
|
|
What LDL cholesterol level range is considered borderline?
|
130-159mg/dL
|
|
|
|
Name 4 categories of Antihyperlipidemic Drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia.
|
-Bile Acid Sequestrants
-HMG-CoA recutase inhibitors -Fibric acid derivatives -Niacin |
|
