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What is the most common cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
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Coronary Atherosclerosis
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Define Coronary Atherosclerosis
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most common cause of CAD, a build up in the fatty deposits that accumulate in the coronary vessels resulting in a narrowing and obstruction of the lumen of the vessels
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What are the early Signs/Symptoms of CAD?
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trick question there are none only late signs
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What are the Signs/Symptoms of late CAD?
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Angina (chest pain), N/V, cool extremities, diaphoresis, and pallor
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According to the Framingham heart study what does the pneumonic RISKS stand for regarding CAD?
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R=rising lipoproteins (HDL >40mg/dl men, >50 mg/dl women) & triglycerides <150 I =inadequate control of hypertension JNC7=anybody with systolic BP 138 & up and diastolic BP 80 & up Diabetes (FBS>100) Obesity (waist > 35 in women, men>40 S=sex more common in men until after age 55 then men & women= risk for CAD K=kinfolk S=Smoking
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What are the nursing primary, secondary and tertiary responsibilities for lowering lipids?
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1.Primary =prevention education e.g. Lipid lowering diet information Exercise plan
2.Secondary=screening Cholesterol screening 3.Tertiary knowing cholesterol is high and trying to prevent it from getting worse |
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What is the primary cause of Hyperlipdemia?
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Inherited autosomal dominant trait
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What are some Secondary diseases or conditions that cause Hyperlipdemia?
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Diabetes Pancreatitis Hypothyroidism Renal Disease Alcohol Abuse Obesity
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What constitutes a high fat diet?
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40% of total calories are from fat Saturated fat is 10% of total calories Cholesterol intake of >300mg/day
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What are the S/S of Hyperlipdemia?
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Angina Pallor N/V Cool extremities Xanthomas
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