#1
Which of the following is a primary lipid associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease?
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
VLDL cholesterol
#2
What is the main function of LDL cholesterol in the body?
Transport cholesterol from the liver to the cells
Transport cholesterol from the cells to the liver
Transport cholesterol from the intestine to the liver
Transport cholesterol from the liver to the intestine
#3
What is the recommended frequency for cholesterol screening in adults without cardiovascular disease?
Every year
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
#4
Which of the following lifestyle modifications is recommended to help improve lipid levels?
Increasing saturated fat intake
Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle
Increasing alcohol consumption
Regular aerobic exercise
#5
Which of the following is NOT a lipid-lowering medication?
Ezetimibe
Metformin
Fenofibrate
Bile acid sequestrants
#6
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for dyslipidemia?
Hypertension
Low HDL cholesterol
High fiber diet
Family history of cardiovascular disease
#7
Which of the following drugs is commonly used to lower LDL cholesterol levels?
Statins
Fibrates
Niacin
Ezetimibe
#8
What is the mechanism of action of statins in lowering LDL cholesterol?
Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
Activation of LPL enzyme
Inhibition of PCSK9
Inhibition of CETP
#9
What is the recommended target LDL cholesterol level for individuals at very high risk of cardiovascular disease?
Less than 70 mg/dL
Less than 100 mg/dL
Less than 130 mg/dL
Less than 160 mg/dL
#10
Which dietary component has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels?
Trans fats
Saturated fats
Soluble fiber
Cholesterol
#11
Which medication is commonly used to lower triglyceride levels?
Gemfibrozil
Ezetimibe
Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
#12
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help improve lipid profile?
Smoking cessation
Decreasing physical activity
Increasing saturated fat intake
Increasing alcohol consumption
#13
Which lipoprotein is considered 'good' cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
VLDL cholesterol
#14
Which of the following conditions is associated with high triglyceride levels?
Hypothyroidism
Type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Cushing's syndrome
#15
Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting dietary triglycerides from the intestine to the rest of the body?
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Chylomicrons
VLDL cholesterol
#16
Which genetic disorder is characterized by extremely high levels of LDL cholesterol?
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial combined hyperlipidemia
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
Familial chylomicronemia syndrome
#17
What is the primary mechanism by which HDL cholesterol helps reduce cardiovascular risk?
Removing cholesterol from arterial walls and transporting it to the liver
Transporting cholesterol to peripheral tissues
Promoting cholesterol synthesis in the liver
Stimulating the release of LDL cholesterol from the liver
#18
Which of the following conditions is associated with low levels of HDL cholesterol?
Obesity
Hyperthyroidism
Type 2 diabetes
Cirrhosis