Question 1

Which ethnic group or gender is at greatest risk for developing metabolic syndrome?&#10;A) Hispanic women&#10;B) Asian men&#10;C) African American men&#10;D) White women

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that Hispanic women have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to other ethnic groups and genders. This may be due to genetic factors as well as lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity levels.

Question 2

Healthy diets should include no more than which percentage of saturated fat based on total calories?&#10;A) 30&#10;B) 10&#10;C) 7&#10;D) 2

Accepted Answer

7

Question 3

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 would be considered to be in which weight category?&#10;A) Underweight&#10;B) Normal weight&#10;C) Overweight&#10;D) Obese

Accepted Answer

A BMI of 25 falls within the overweight category, which is defined as a BMI between 25-29.9.

Question 4

Which is the mechanism of action demonstrated by exercise in managing blood glucose levels?&#10;A) Exercise causes release of glucose and promotes a reduced blood glucose level.&#10;B) Exercise on a regular basis causes a reduction in lean body mass, which helps regulate blood glucose levels.&#10;C) Increased muscle mass and less fat tends to normalize blood glucose levels because glucose is used by muscle cells when exercising.&#10;D) Exercise stimulates the liver, the primary storage and utilization site of glucose, to release glucose.

Accepted Answer

When exercising, glucose is used by muscle cells for energy production, which leads to a decrease in blood glucose levels. Increased muscle mass and less fat due to exercise tend to normalize blood glucose levels. This is because muscle tissue is efficient at using glucose for energy, and increased muscle mass means that more glucose can be utilized by the body.

Question 5

Which cardiovascular conditions are related to coronary artery diseases? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Angina pectoris&#10;B) Pulmonary stenosis&#10;C) Acute myocardial infarction&#10;D) Pericarditis&#10;E) Venous stasis ulcers

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction are both related to coronary artery disease, as they both result from the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. Pulmonary stenosis, pericarditis, and venous stasis ulcers are not directly related to coronary artery disease.

Question 6

Drug therapy for initial treatment of metabolic syndrome is targeted at controlling which conditions? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Obstructive sleep apnea&#10;B) Diabetes mellitus&#10;C) Hypertension&#10;D) Obesity&#10;E) Dyslipidemia&#10;F) Insulin resistance

Accepted Answer

Pharmacologic approaches to managing metabolic syndrome are targeted toward controlling diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.There is no pharmacologic intervention for obstructive sleep apnea.Obesity should be addressed before pharmacologic therapy begins.Insulin resistance is not dealt with pharmacologically in the early management of metabolic syndrome.

Question 7

Which instruction by the nurse is accurate to include in a patient's care to manage metabolic syndrome?&#10;A) Encourage the client to exercise 20 minutes every day.&#10;B) Eliminate alcohol intake.&#10;C) Increase simple carbohydrates in the diet.&#10;D) Reduce stress.

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Question 8

Metabolic syndrome includes which key characteristics? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Hyperglycemia&#10;B) Abdominal obesity&#10;C) Low high-density lipoproteins&#10;D) Hypertension&#10;E) Osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome includes hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar), abdominal obesity (excess fat around the waist), low high-density lipoproteins (HDL, also known as "good cholesterol"), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Osteoporosis (loss of bone density) is not a characteristic of metabolic syndrome.

Question 9

In addition to type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which conditions are associated with metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Dementia&#10;B) Insomnia&#10;C) Renal disease&#10;D) Obstructive sleep apnea&#10;E) Orthostatic hypotension&#10;F) Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Question 10

What is the most critical approach to the treatment of metabolic syndrome?&#10;A) Psychotherapy&#10;B) Pharmacotherapy&#10;C) Lifestyle management&#10;D) Patient education

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle management is the most critical approach to the treatment of metabolic syndrome. This includes implementing changes in diet, exercise, and weight management. These changes not only improve the symptoms of metabolic syndrome but also lower the risk of developing other chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and patient education can also be important components of treatment, they are not as critical as lifestyle management.

Question 11

What lifestyle choices may aggravate metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Excessive tobacco smoking&#10;B) Inadequate hydration&#10;C) Excessive exercise&#10;D) Inadequate caloric intake&#10;E) Excessive consumption of alcohol

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Question 12

What is the incidence of metabolic syndrome in the United States?&#10;A) 1 in 4000&#10;B) 1 in 400&#10;C) 1 in 40&#10;D) 1 in 4

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Deck 21: Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome