Author Question: Decreased incidence of coronary heart disease is associated with a. Low HDL cholesterol, high LDL ... (Read 117 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Decreased incidence of coronary heart disease is associated with

a. Low HDL cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, and low triglycerides
b. High HDL cholesterol, low LDL cholesterol, and low triglycerides
c. Normal total cholesterol levels but high LDL levels
d. Normal total cholesterol levels and high triglyceride levels

Question 2

Mrs. Silver is currently taking Lasix, 40 mg bid; digoxin, 125 mg qd; and Inderal, 20 mg qd. Which of the following laboratory values would be of concern to you?

a. Digoxin level 1.0 ng/mL
b. Potassium level 2.5 mEq/L
c. Potassium level 4.0 mEq/L
d. Sodium level 140 mEq/L

Viet Thy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A decreased incidence of coronary heart disease is associated with high HDL cholesterol, low LDL cholesterol, and low triglyceride levels (response B). Response A is incorrect in all parameters. Although total cholesterol levels are valuable tools, they should be combined with a measure of HDL and LDL cholesterol. Older people may have a total cholesterol level within normal range but have low HDL and elevated LDL levels and be at increased risk for coronary heart disease (response C). Triglyceride levels should be low to guard against coronary heart disease (response D).

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients receiving digoxin are at high risk from arrhythmias secondary to low potassium levels. Res-ponses A, C, and D are normal values. Response B is low and would be a concern for the nurse.