Question

cover any area of pathophysiology and/or pharmacology. Examples include but are not limited to:

1. Hyperlipidemia: pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment

Answer 1

Hyperlipidemia refers to elevated levels of cholesterol in the body .The lipids in the human body are formed when there is more carbohydrates from a diet. This is converted to get triglycerides .These are nothing but the basic unit of lipids. The fats are broken down to get lipid. Liver plays a key role here. The fats triglycerides which are in the intestines first reaches the liver for metabolism .From their the VLDL is activated and the lips is transferred to tissue for usage .Meanwhile the LDL is secreted in the liver.The HDL in liver helps to transport lipid from tissue to the liver for metabolism .When there is an alteration in this process the lipids carried from the tissue, intestines are disturbed.Meanwhile the level of LDL increases drastically with decreased HDL. The cholesterol starts depositing in the blood vessels called as hyperlipdemia. This forms the basis for cardiovascular issues.

Treatment

Medication

• Take staying medication as per order
• Do not overdose or underdose

Lifestyle

• Daily regular physical exercise in the morning time
• Quiting smoking for better improvement
• Restricting alcohol as per healthcare professionals advice

Diet

• Avoid saturated fats
• Include PUFA and MUFA in the duet
• Increase vegetables ,fruits ,salads ,sprouts in the diet
• Avoid packed ,tinned high sodium content foods ,high oily foods ,fast foods, etc. ,

Preventative care

• Periodic health check up
• Screening for cholesterol levels as per order
• Strictly following provider's advice