Which serum lipid value is a significant predictor of future acute MI in persons with established coronary artery atherosclerosis?
a. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) c. Triglycerides
b. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) d. Very-low-density lipoprotein
B
Both the LDL-C and total serum cholesterol levels are directly correlated with risk for coronary artery disease, and high levels of each are significant predictors of future acute myocardial infarction in persons with established coronary artery atherosclerosis. LDL-C is the major atherogenic lipoprotein and thus is the primary target for cholesterol-lowering efforts.
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A) Hair loss B) Metallic taste C) Fatigue D) Increased appetite
Which will best assist a nurse in understanding a patient's use of tying a silver dollar to the stomach of a newborn infant to heal an umbilical hernia?
a. Cultural background b. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs c. World Health Organization's definition of "health" d. Primary prevention
The psychiatric nurse addresses axis I of the DSM as the focus of treatment but must also consider physical health problems that may affect treatment. Which axis contains the desired information?
a. II b. III c. IV d. V
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A) a patient in a critical care unit B) a patient hospitalized for high blood pressure C) a resident in a long-term care facility D) a long-term care resident on Medicare A