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APUS57

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You review B.T.'s most recent laboratory results.
 
  Laboratory Testing (Fasting)
  Total cholesterol 40 mg/dL
  HDL 35 mg/dL
  LDL 112 mg/dL
  Triglycerides 178 mg/dL
 
  Which laboratory values are of concern at this time? Explain your answers.

Question 2

Circle the nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors that apply to B.T.
 
  a. Age
  b. Smoking
  c. Family history of CAD
  d. Obesity
  e. Physical inactivity
  f. Gender
  g. Hypertension
  h. Diabetes mellitus
  i. Hyperlipidemia
  j. Ethnic background
  k. Stress
  l. Excessive alcohol use



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zhanghao

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Answer to Question 1

All of them. For those at risk for CAD, the fasting total cholesterol should be below 200 mg/dL, the
HDL should be above 40 mg/dL, the LDL should be less than 100 mg/dL, and the triglycerides should
be less than 150 mg/dL for men.

Answer to Question 2

You should have noted: B. Smoking; C. Family history of CAD; D. Obesity (fat distribution pattern);
E. Physical inactivity; F. Gender (male); G. Hypertension; I. Hyperlipidemia; K. Stress.




APUS57

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


bbburns21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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