Multiple choice

Which of the following parameters of a 75 year old diabetic person put him on a greater risk of coronary artery disease?

a. Lipoprotein a = 28 mg/dL b. Apolipoprotein A1 = Less than 100 mg/dL c. Apolipoprotein B = Less than 80 mg/dL d. Fibrinogen = More than 300 mg/dL e. N-terminal-pro-B-type natriuretic peptide = Less than 125 pg/m

  1. Only a, b and c

  2. Only a and e

  3. Only b and d

  4. Only c, d and e
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C Correct answer
Explanation

These parameters put a 75 year old diabetic patient on a greater risk of coronary heart disease. Apo A1 is the major protein of HDL. Desirable level for adults is more than 123 mg/dL. Fibrinogen is a protein found in the blood that encourages blood clotting but high levels are linked to an increased risk for heart attack and vascular disease. Normal levels are less than 300 mg/dL.

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