Lipid panel

Laboratory Tests The following tests may indicate additional cardiovascular risk factors or poor control of diabetes. Elevated fasting lipid panel Elevated fasting blood glucose Hemoglobin A1c greater than 7.0%... 

If suspect PCOS, consider free or total testosterone, fasting glucose, fasting lipid panel. 

Lipid panel total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, triglycerides within normal limits Hemoglobin A1c 8.0% (0.08), testosterone 700 ng/dL (24 nmol/L)... 

As with any successful implementation of a pharmacy service, education and training of pharmacy staff prior to the implementation of the service are essential for success. Pharmacists should achieve proficiency in providing the service before the start date of the service. The time needed to train pharmacy staff depends on the complexity of the service and the experience of the staff. Not only do the pharmacists need to be knowledgeable about the service, but they also may need to practice some of the skills required for some services (e.g., giving a flu shot or completing a lipid panel). Therefore, there should be sufficient practice and a demonstration of competence before they work with actual patients. To help illustrate how the education and training can occur, the preparation of pharmacists at Care-Rite Pharmacy for their Pharmacy Check-up Service will be discussed. 

The patient s fasting lipid panel, cardiovascular risk factors, and dietary and exercise habits will be assessed. 

Niacin is a vitamin, B3, but when taken in doses larger than needed for nutrition, it is the best agent in the world for cholesterol control. Not even prescription drugs come close. That s because niacin affects the entire spectrum in the lipid panel. 

HPI JL is a 55-year-old man s/p Ml 3 years ago. He was placed on cholesterol-lowering therapy following his Ml. He currently takes simvastatin to control his cholesterol. He finds it difficult to Incorporate any physical activity in his daily routine and does not attempt to reduce his cholesterol/fat intake. His most recent lipid panel is total cholesterol 206 mg/dU triglyericides 180 m dL high density lipoprotein 35 mg/dU low density lipoprotein 135 mg/dL. 

Smoking-cessation counseling Lipid panel measurement Aspirin prescription /J-Blocker prescription... 

Patients admitted for ACS should have a fasting lipid panel drawn within the first 24 hours of hospitalization because following that period, values for cholesterol, an acute-phase reactant may be falsely low. Initiation of pharmacotherapy with a statin is common for all ACS patients and does not depend on the results of this lipid panel, however. 

The recommended daily carbohydrate intake for type 2 DM, and even type 1 DM, has become controversial since low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins, South Beach, and Carbohydrate Addict s Diets have become exceptionally popular. Currently, the ADA recommends that approximately 60% to 70% of daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates and monounsaturated fat. Many clinicians are trying to increase the monounsaturated fat percentage and decrease the carbohydrate percentage in a patient s diet to accomplish improved glycemic control. Recent studies have also documented short-term success for weight loss on low-carbohydrate diets, without deleterious effects on the lipid panel. Weight loss can reduce cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 DM. 

Lipid panel Once Every 3 months Every 3 months Every 3 months Every 3 months... 

Lipid panel includes total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglyceride and/or very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). 

A 58-year-old man with a history of hyperlipidemia was treated with a drug. The chart below shows the results of the patient s fasting lipid panel before treatment and 6 months after initiating drug therapy. Normal values are also shown. Which of the following drugs is most likely to be the one that this man received (All values represent mg/dL.)... 

Bill, an elderly patient, had chest pain, sweating, and felt nauseous soon after eating. Since his symptoms are similar to a heart attack, he is taken to the ER. The emergency room doctor determined that there was no heart problem rather he determines that Bill had acute gallbladder disease. The doctor orders blood tests, including a lipid panel and an ultrasound of Bill s abdomen. 

Susan, a geriatric nurse, discusses the test results with Bill. She explains that the lipid panel measures the total cholesterol in his blood. This consists of the four types of lipids in his blood cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, is considered the "good" cholesterol as it helps to clear plaque from his arteries, while LDL, or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, is the "bad" cholesterol because it deposits plaque in the arteries. The body stores excess calories by creating triacylglycerols, which are stored in fat cells. His levels are elevated, and the ultrasound confirms that his gallbladder is inflamed. 

Because high cholesterol levels are associated with the onset of atherosclerosis and heart disease, a doctor may order a lipid panel as part of a health examination. A lipid panel is a blood test that measures serum lipid levels including cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL. The results of a lipid panel are used to evaluate a patient s risk of heart disease and to help a doctor determine the type of treatment needed. 

Lipid Panel Recommended Level Greater Risk of Heart Disease... 

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