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Week 3: Discussion Question – Cardiology or Cardiovascular
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Available on Jul 12, 2022 1:00 AM. Submission restricted before availability starts.
Points: 20 | Due Date: Week 3, Day 3 & 7 | CLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Grade Category: Discussions
Discussion Prompt
Select one of the following discussion questions:
The 42-year-old female patient presents for follow up on lab results from her annual physical exam completed a week ago. The lab results are as follows: Triglycerides 225, LDL 170, HDL 22, HgBA1c 8.3%
Patient history reveals a 20 pack-a-year smoking history and type 2 diabetes. The last labs done 18 months ago were normal. What is this patient’s cardiovascular risk based on these lab results? Describe how the FNP would clinically manage and follow up this patient. List the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.