JEOPARDY - High Cholesterol

How intense are you though? low/mod/sev chart and values

300

The triglyceride level that is considered severe hypertriglyceridemia, increasing the risk of pancreatitis? 

What is > 500 mg/dL?

400

A 62-year-old WM with a past medical history of T2DM came into the pharmacy to pick up his refill. Per clinical notes, his 10-year ASCVD risk was 8.5%, and he has an LDL of 170 mg/dL. Which medication matches his intensity? 

A. Pravastatin 20mg 

B. Atorvastatin 20mg 

C. Rosuvastatin 20mg

D. Lovastatin 20mg

What is B. Atorvastatin 20mg?

Moderate Intensity 

patho passage

100

A type of lipoprotein known as the "bad cholesterol"

What is LDL? (Lipoprotein)

200

This facilitates the "reverse cholesterol transport" therefore playing a role in cardiovascular protection 

What is HDL? 

1st line drugs

100

A cholesterol-lowering drug that is most associated with myopathy and rhabdomyolysis

What are Statins

How high can you go? praleuent/repatha meds

200

These two main conditions are why PCSK9 inhibitors are added with statins

What are ASCVD and Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)? 

Last Resort (Pick if you dare) patient case

100

A 48-year-old AAM with no past medical history had lab results with an LDL of 155 mg/dL. Their ASCVD risk score was 4%. According to the guidelines, what do you think is your best-recommended treatment? 

What is no statin treatment initiated? 

and/or 

Make lifestyle modifications