You are doing a screening physical examination for a 40-year-old female patient. She does not have diabetes or known coronary artery disease. Based on National Cholesterol Education Program risk calculation, you determine that her risk for coronary disease is less than 10% in the next 10 years. Given this information, what is the patient’s LDL treatment goal? a. Less than or equal to 70 mg/dL. b. Less than or equal to 100 mg/dL. c. Less than or equal to 130 mg/dL. d. Less than or equal to 160 mg/dL. e. There is no recognized treatment goal.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:21:05 +0000
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