All of the following are true regarding statins EXCEPT:
a. use results in a 30% drop in LDL cholesterol, and a 30-40% reduction in heart attack and stroke.
b. they act by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.
c. they have side effects such as liver disease and kidney failure.
d. they are inexpensive.
d
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A) clinical trial study B) epidemiologic study C) cohort study D) intervention study
Invisible fats include those in ____
a. margarine b. fried foods c. shortening d. sour cream e. sweetened beverages
Major minerals are those required in amounts greater than 10 mg per day
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true of an echocardiogram?
A. It involves attaching radionucleotides to red blood cells to allow the visualization of a beating heart. B. It involves measuring vital signs after a session of prescribed exercise on a treadmill. C. It involves the graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity. D. It involves inserting a catheter from an appropriate artery or vein into the ventricle. E. It involves documenting the anatomy and function of the heart using sound waves.