When Discussing Hyperlipidemia with a Group of Adolescents, the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

When discussing hyperlipidemia with a group of adolescents, the nurse should explain that high levels of what are thought to protect against cardiovascular disease?

• A)Cholesterol
• B)Triglycerides
• C)Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
• D)High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)

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Definitions:

Annual Percentage Rate

The annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, accounting for all costs.

Interest

The cost of using borrowed money, paid by the borrower to the lender, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal sum per year.

Stated Rate

The annual interest rate of a bond or loan without adjusting for compounding or other factors, often differing from the effective rate or annual percentage rate (APR).

Annual Percentage Rate

The annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, which represents the actual yearly cost over the term of a loan.