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Cardiovascular & Immune System Support Flashcards

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  1. A client has high triglycerides and a diet heavy in refined carbohydrates and sweetened drinks. Which first step is most appropriate?

    Answer: Reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars while increasing fiber and omega-3 foods

    Excess refined carbohydrate and fructose drive hepatic triglyceride synthesis.

  2. A client taking warfarin wants to start eating large amounts of leafy greens. What guidance is best?

    Answer: Keep vitamin K intake consistent and coordinate with the prescribing provider

    Vitamin K antagonizes warfarin, so sudden changes in intake can alter anticoagulation.

  3. A client under chronic high stress reports frequent colds. Which mechanism most plausibly links the two?

    Answer: Prolonged cortisol elevation suppresses immune function

    Chronic cortisol elevation reduces lymphocyte activity and mucosal immunity, increasing infection susceptibility.

  4. A client with hypertension asks which eating pattern has the strongest evidence for lowering blood pressure. Which is best?

    Answer: DASH-style pattern rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low in processed food

    The DASH pattern is well documented to reduce blood pressure.

  5. A client on a statin reports muscle aches. Which consideration is most relevant for a practitioner?

    Answer: Statins can lower CoQ10 production, so the client should discuss this with their provider before any changes

    Statins inhibit the mevalonate pathway shared with CoQ10 synthesis, and medication changes remain the provider's decision.

  6. How might increased intestinal permeability contribute to immune activation?

    Answer: It allows bacterial fragments such as LPS and food antigens to reach the immune system

    Translocated antigens trigger immune responses and systemic inflammation.

  7. A client on a prescription blood thinner wants to begin high-dose fish oil. What is the most appropriate response?

    Answer: Note the added bleeding risk and have the client consult their provider first

    High-dose omega-3s have mild antiplatelet effects that may add to anticoagulant risk.

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