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1

Which lipid parameter is most useful for cardiovascular risk stratification in hypertensive patients?

ACholesterol/HDL<3.5

BTriglycerides <150mg/dL

CLDL cholesterol <100mg/dL

DHDL <30mg%

2

How much decrease in LDL cholesterol and how much increase in HDL cholesterol can occur with the use of bile acid resins as anti-dyslipidemic drugs?

A15-25% decrease in LDL-C and 3-5% increase in HDL-C

B3-5% decrease in LDL-C and 1-3% increase in HDL-C

C25-35% decrease in LDL-C and 1-3% increase in HDL-C

D5-10% decrease in LDL-C and 1-3% increase in HDL-C

3

Which apolipoprotein is the primary structural component of LpA-I particles?

AApo B-48

BApo A-I

CApo A-II

DApo B-100

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