Hyperlipidemia, or Increased Plasma Cholesterol and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Seems

question 25

Multiple Choice

Hyperlipidemia, or increased plasma cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) , seems to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) . Each of the following is true of this condition and efforts to treat it except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) A fasting lipoprotein profile for all adults older than 20 years should be taken every 5 years.
• B) LDL cholesterol levels less than 200 mg/dL throughout life are associated with a low risk of CVD.
• C) Reducing LDL cholesterol reduces likelihood of acute coronary syndromes.
• D) Drug treatment can be added if the lipoprotein profile does not normalize after implementing American Heart Association guidelines.

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