While Hospitalized, an Elderly Patient with a History of Myocardial

question 19

Multiple Choice

While hospitalized, an elderly patient with a history of myocardial infarction was noted to have high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) . What is the significance of this finding?

• A) Increased LDL levels are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
• B) Measures to decrease LDL levels in the elderly would be unlikely to affect the progression of his disease.
• C) Increased LDL levels are indicative of moderate alcohol intake, and patients should be advised to abstain.
• D) Elevated LDL levels are an expected finding in the elderly and therefore not particularly significant.

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