atherosclerosis

Question 1

atherosclerosis

Answer 1

soft deposits of fat in the walls of arteries that harden over time

Question 2

HDL

Answer 2

good, removes cholesterol from blood

Question 3

normal HDL range

Answer 3

60+

Question 4

LDL

Answer 4

bad, delivers cholesterol to the tissues

Question 5

normal LDL range

Answer 5

<100

Question 6

triglycerides

Answer 6

most common fat in body
- stores excess dietary fat in tissues

Question 7

normal triglyceride range

Answer 7

40 - 50

Question 8

total cholesterol range

Answer 8

150 - 200

Question 9

atherosclerosis risk sactors

Answer 9

old age
men 55+
whites
native americans
diet
smoking
stress

Question 10

atherosclerosis treatment

Answer 10

lifestyle modification (diet, exercise)

pharmacological: statins

Question 11

diet modification

Answer 11

reduce saturated fats and cholesterol

increase complex carbs and fiber

Question 12

statins function

Answer 12

stops your liver from producing cholesterol
- decreased cholesterol = decrease risk for plaque growth

Question 13

statin example

Answer 13

all end in STATIN

Question 14

common statin side effects

Answer 14

muscle plain
weakness
headache
n/v/d
increased blood sugar

Question 15

who should be prescribed statin

Answer 15

ppl with known coronary artery disease

Question 15

statin serious side effect

Answer 15

liver damage, increased risk of cataracts

Question 16

hyperlipidemia

Answer 16

high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood

Question 17

hyperlipidemia complications

Answer 17

cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

coronary artery disease, heart attack/myocardial infarction

turbulent blood flow

Question 18

atherosclerosis diagnostic study results

Answer 18

serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Question 19

atherosclerosis nursing goals

Answer 19

improve serum lipid levels
no adverse effects of atherosclerosis

Question 20

atherosclerosis implementation

Answer 20

health promotion/lifestyle changes

patient education

compliance w/ meds

Question 21

atherosclerosis evaluation

Answer 21

patient will understand treatment plan

report side effects

attend follow up appts

make necessary lifestyle changes