Post-test

Managing Hyperlipidemia: An Evidence-Based Approach

Post Test
A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.

1.

Lipids play a significant role in the atherosclerotic process.
True
False

2.

High High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is a bad thing.
True
False

3.

The goal of low density lipoprotein (LDL) is less than ____.
a. 100 mg/dL
b. 130 mg/dL
c. 160 mg/dL
d. 190 mg/dL

4.

Medication is started if the LDL is greater than _____.
a. 170 mg/dL
b. 180 mg/dL
c. 190 mg/dL
d. 200 mg/dL

5.

Patients with two or more risk factors in addition to lipid issues are at what level of risk for developing heart disease?
a. Moderate
b. Moderately high
c. Highest
d. Lowest

6.

Statins are the only lipid lowering class that has shown to improve total mortality in primary and secondary prevention.
True
False

7.

Diabetic patients, those with acute coronary syndrome and those with multiple or uncontrolled risk factors should be treated aggressively.
True
False

8

In general, the patient should consume less than ________ percent of the calories from fat.
a. 15 to 20
b. 20 to 25
c. 25 to 30
d. 30 to 35

9

Dietary cholesterol should be less than ______ milligrams a day.
a. 150
b. 200
c. 250
d. 300

10

Exercise increases HDL about ______ percent.
a. 2 to 8
b. 3 to 9
c. 4 to 10
d. 5 to 11

Activity Evaluation

Please rate this activity on the following scale:
4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor

Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:

	Encourage patients and providers to follow NCEP guidelines
	Explain treatment options to patients
	Encourage lifestyle changes
	My practice patterns will not change
	Other Specify:

Continuing education implies quality improvement in behavior. As part of our quality improvement process, NAMCP/AAMCN will contact you 6 months from your post test submission to monitor change.