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Diabetes Algorithm AACE Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Pre-DM Criteria - ANSWERS1. Impaired fasting glucose (FBG: 100-125mg/dL) 2. Impaired glucose tolerance (2-hour PG: 140-199mg/dL) 3. Metabolic syndrome What is first line treatment for both pre-DM and DM? - ANSWERSLifestyle therapy What does lifestyle therapy consist of? - ANSWERS1. Nutrition (maintaining/achieving optimal weight, plant based diet high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) 2. Physical activi...

1. What are the 4 high risk groups identified in the ACC/AHA Guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce ASCVD in Adults that should be treated with statins? - ANSWER 1. Individuals with clinical ASCVD including: ACS, MI, angina, revascularization, stroke, TIA, and PVD 2. LDL > 190 mg/dL 3. DM age 40-75 with LDL > 70 mg/dL 4. Individuals age 40-75 with risk of CV disease >7.5% using the Pooled Cohort Calculation

141. A mother brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a wellness check and has concerns that she has not had her first menstrual period. After a thorough history and physical exam, the nurse practitioner notices sexual maturity rating 4 of both breast and pubic hair development. The patient does not have any acne or hirsutism. What initial tests should be ordered for evaluation of amenorrhea? a. CT scan of the head b. Pelvic ultrasound c. Urine pregnancy test, TSH, CBC, prolactin, and FSH d...

Coronary Artery Disease correct answer: -Cardiovascular disease: Number 1 cause of death in the United States. -Of the 2.0 million Americans who had an MI in 2011, half died before reaching a hospital. -Major cause of __________ is Atherosclerosis. -"Atherosclerosis" comes from the Greek terms, "athere" meaning "fatty mush", and "Skleros", which means "hard". Atherosclerosis correct answer: -a major cause of CAD -Characterized by pockets of cholesterol and lipids within...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers C-peptide What test is done to determine if a patient is still producing insulin? Very low or absent (undetectable) How do you diagnose T1DM with C-peptide test? insulin (preferred; metformin and glyburide are sometimes used) What medications are preferred in diabetes in pregnancy? 35 years old When should patients be screened for diabetes? Diabetes: 6.5% or higher Prediabetes: 5.7-6.4% Diagnostic criteria for diabete...

MKSAP - General Internal Medicine Actual Questions and Answers 2024/2025 with complete solution How does the ACC/AHA define severe LDL 190+ Per ACC/AHA recommendations patients that are 20 years or older with LDL 190+ should be treated with maximum tolerated statin therapy for primary prevention of ASCVD regardles of the 10 year ASCVD risk score Per the USPSTF adults aged 40-75 without a hx of ASCVD who have 1 or more traditional risk factor AND a calculated 10 year ASCVD event risk of 10...

ABFM IN-SERVICE EXAM | 190 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ | ALREADY GRADED __________is greatest modifiable RF for CKD ANSWER: HTN (not glucose control) ______ is the most important modifiable RF for stroke ANSWER: HTN ____________is the most significant predictor of adverse cardiac outcomes ANSWER: Diabetes Who needs a statin? ANSWER: 1. All diabetics > 40 2. All pts w/ ASCVD (hx MI, stroke, PAD, angina, TIA) Statin ASCVD Primar...

Exam 2: NSG533/ NSG 533 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct| Grade A Q: When are ACEIs or ARBs added in treatment of CS/carotid artery disease? Answer: When thiazide diuretics and CCBs fail to achieve treatment goals. Q: When do you start anti-platelet therapy in patients with CS/carotid artery disease? Answer: Symptomatic for 21 days or more Q: What medication and dose are preferred anti-platelet's fo...

UTA Family 3 Final Exam Questions And Answers 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: normal BP - ANS <120 / <80 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: elevated BP - ANS 120-129/ <80 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 1 HTN - ANS 130-139 / 80-89 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: stage 2 HTN - ANS ≥ 140/ ≥ 90 What is recommended for white coat hypertension? - ANS - lifestyle modification - annual ABPM or HBPM What is recommended for masked hypertension? - ANS - lifestyle mo...

Family Medicine 2023_2024 Review complete latest update A+ graded A 52-year-old female sees you because of a vaginal discharge. An examination reveals a malodorous, greenish-yellow, frothy discharge, and inflammation of the cervix and vagina. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A) Atrophic vaginitis B) Irritant/allergic vaginitis C) Bacterial vaginosis D) Trichomoniasis E) Vulvovaginal candidiasis A previously healthy 45-year-old femal...