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Title: A 45-year-old patient who has a positive family history but no personal history of coronary artery ...
Post by: mayra1984 on Jan 25, 2018
A 45-year-old patient who has a positive family history but no personal history of coronary artery disease is seen by the primary care NP for a physical examination. The patient has a body mass index of 27 and a blood pressure of 130/78 mm Hg.
 
  Laboratory tests reveal low-density lipoprotein, 110 mg/dL; high-density lipoprotein, 70 mg/dL; and triglycerides, 120 mg/dL. The patient does not smoke but has a sedentary lifestyle. The NP should recommend: a. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily.
  b. taking 81 to 325 mg of aspirin daily.
  c. beginning therapy with a statin medication.
  d. starting a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension.


Title: A 45-year-old patient who has a positive family history but no personal history of coronary artery ...
Post by: GaryManini on Jan 25, 2018
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