CVD Risk Reduction for People with Diabetes - A Patient Centered Approach

1. Aerobic exercise can lower CVD (Cardiovascular disease) risk by 20-30%.

a) True
b) False

2. Statins are the cornerstone therapy for treatment and prevention of hyperlipidemia.

a) True
b) False

3. Aspirin therapy is considered for patients with Type 2 diabetes in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

a) True
b) False

4. People with the following conditions put people at higher risk for cardiovascular disease:

a) Metabolic syndrome
b) Family history of premature cardiovascular disease
c) Chronic kidney disease
d) History of preeclampsia or premature menopause
e) All of the above

5. Blood pressure treatment target for most patients is <130/80 mmHg.

a) True
b) False

6. The following can be used when assessing the risk for cardiovascular disease:

a) Age and Sex
b) Blood pressure
c) Race
d) Cholesterol results
e) All of the above

7. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is recommended as a lifestyle modification to manage cardiovascular disease.

a) True
b) False

8. The following are required to get an accurate blood pressure reading:

a) Use the correct cuff size
b) Keep legs uncrossed
c) Support the back and feet
d) Empty bladder first
e) All of the above

9. SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists were show to have proven cardiovascular benefit in people with cardiovascular disease.

a) True
b) False