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Capo

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Drug therapy should be considered for patients with hypercholesterolemi a when:
 
  a. blood cholesterol levels are greater than 250 mg/dL.
  b. they have multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease.
  c. therapeutic lifestyle modifications have been unsuccessful after 3 months.
  d. they experience symptoms of heart disease.

Question 2

The major principle that guides nutrition planning for clients who have coronary heart disease is:
 
  a. elimination of dietary cholesterol.
  b. reduction of saturated fat intake.
  c. reduction of unsaturated fat intake.
  d. decrease in fiber intake.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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