These are the answers for the questions covering CHF, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. The above links will take you back to the articles on those topics and you can click here for the review questions that go along with these answers.
1. The answer is A. For HDL less than 40 is considered low and greater than 60 is considered high
2. the answer is C. Total cholesterol should be kept below 200.
3. The answer is C. The apical impulse is typically found in the 5th intercostal space along the midclavicular line.
4. The answer is D. BP down at least 10 mmHg and HR increase of at least 15 BPM.
5.
- Cardiomegaly
- Ground glass – pleural effusion
- Kerley B lines
- Peribronchial cuffing
- Batwing/butterfly
- Water bottle/boot shaped heart
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