Cardiovascular disease screening Quiz: Ace Your Exams
Get ready to dominate your medical and nursing exams by using our dynamic quizzes to elevate your knowledge and increase your confidence. Whether you're gearing up for the USMLE®, COMLEX®, or your next in-class assessment, Osmosis quizzes tackle key topics in pathology, diagnostics, and treatment approaches. By honing in on clinical readiness and decision-making, we make sure the knowledge you gain empowers you both in the classroom and in real-world practice. Jump in and supercharge your exam prep!
Learning videos
Flashcards
Expert reviewed
Spaced Repetition
Mobile app
Custom Quizzes
1 of 3
A 42-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for a routine visit. He is asymptomatic. He has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus which is controlled by metformin. The patient eats a well-balanced diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, and fish. He engages in 90 minutes of physical exercise weekly. He does not smoke. The patient’s parent has diabetes mellitus. Temperature is 37 ºC (98.6 °F), heart rate is 65/min, blood pressure is 124/76 mmHg, and respiratory rate is 13/min. Cardiopulmonary examination is unremarkable. Laboratory studies are shown below. Hemoglobin A1c is 6.2%. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
| Lipid panel | |
| Total cholesterol | 210 mg/dL (6.24 mmol/L) |
| HDL cholesterol | 62 mg/dL (2.56 mmol/L) |
| LDL cholesterol | 142 mg/dL (3.00 mmol/L) |
| Triglycerides | 124 mg/dL (1.45 mmol/L) |
Elimination tool
0 XP
Press space to continue