Which of the following is popularly believed to lower risk of CHD, even though research has not ...

Which of the following is popularly believed to lower risk of CHD, even though research has not supported an independent role for it in reducing the risk?
 a. Weight loss b. Smoking cessation
  c. Increase in HDL d. Increase in physical activity

Q. 2

Based on the limited data provided, which of the following individuals has the lowest risk for developing CHD?
 a. A 40-year-old man with controlled hypertension
  b. A 50-year-old post-menopausal woman
  c. A 45-year-old woman who is 5'2 and weighs 125 lbs
  d. A 45-year-old woman with an HDL level of 50 mg/dL

Q. 3

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old Caucasian. He has a BMI of 36 . His cholesterol screening revealed: LDL 172 mg/dL, HDL 30 mg/dL, and total cholesterol 250 mg/dL. Mr. Johnson's LDL and HDL cholesterol are classified as _____, respectively.
 a. low and low b. low and high
  c. high and low d. high and high

Q. 4

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old Caucasian. He has a BMI of 36 . His cholesterol screening revealed: LDL 172 mg/dL, HDL 30 mg/dL, and total cholesterol 250 mg/dL. From the above information, what is Mr. Johnson's risk of CHD?
 a. Very low b. Moderate
  c. Very high d. Not enough information is provided

Q. 5

Total cholesterol of 242 mg/dL would be classified as
 a. desirable. b. normal.
  c. borderline high. d. high.

Q. 6

Ms. Thomas has blood work done as ordered by her physician. Her total cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL and HDL is 35 mg/dL. Ms. Thomas's total cholesterol and HDL indicate she
 a. has a desirable blood lipid profile. b. is at borderline at risk for CHD.
  c. is at high risk for CHD. d. requires more tests.