CLS Therapeutic Lifestyle & Pharmacologic Interventions

Question 1

What is the cornerstone of lifestyle modification for dyslipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fat reduction

Answer

Vitamin supplements

Answer

Increasing sugar intake

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Taking aspirin

Question 2

Which type of exercise is most beneficial for lowering triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise

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Weightlifting

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Yoga

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Stretching

Question 3

What class of drugs is most commonly used to lower LDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Statins

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Diuretics

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Beta blockers

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ACE inhibitors

Question 4

How does niacin affect lipid levels?

Accepted Answer

Increases HDL

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Raises LDL

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Lowers HDL

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Raises blood pressure

Question 5

Which medication binds bile acids in the intestine?

Accepted Answer

Bile acid sequestrants

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Fibrates

Answer

Niacin

Answer

Ezetimibe

Question 6

What is the mechanism of action for ezetimibe?

Accepted Answer

Blocks cholesterol absorption

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Increases bile acid production

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Raises LDL synthesis

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Stimulates triglyceride production

Question 7

Which diet is known to improve lipid profiles?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean diet

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High-protein diet

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Carnivore diet

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Ketogenic diet

Question 8

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in lipid management?

Accepted Answer

Lower triglycerides

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Raise LDL

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Lower HDL

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Raise blood pressure

Question 9

Which patients are good candidates for combination lipid therapy?

Accepted Answer

Patients not responding to monotherapy

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Patients with normal lipid levels

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Low-risk individuals

Answer

Children under 5