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5336 MODULE 3 CAD AND LIPIDS NEWEST ACTUAL /
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED/GRADED A+
What are the four statin benefit groups?
- Established ASCVD
- LDL greater than 190 mg/dL
- Diabetic patients aged 40-75
- 10-year ASCVD risk greater than 7.5%
what group(s) of people are excluded from the four statin benefit groups?Patients with heart failure symptoms or those on dialysis
What is the LDL-C reduction goal for high-intensity statin drugs?Greater than 50%
What is the LDL-C reduction goal for moderate-intensity statin drugs?
30-50% 1 / 2
What is the LDL-C reduction goal for low-intensity statin drugs?Less than 30%
What are the two high-intensity statin drugs and their dosing?
- Atorvastatin 80mg
- Rosuvastatin 20mg
Group 1 - Established ASCVD: What is the first choice of
therapy?High-intensity for patient less than 75 years, moderate- intensity for patient than 75 years
Group 1 - Established ASCVD: What is the second choice of
therapy?Moderate-intensity for patients less than 75 years, Individualized therapy for patient more than 75 years
Group 2 - Hyperlipidemia: What should be considered when
treating this group?
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