Clinical Pops Exam 1

A male who is 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds would have a BMI classified as…

Obesity, Class 1

How do SGLT2 inhibitors assist in lowering blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus?

By prompting the kidneys to excrete excess glucose through the urine

What primary functional difference distinguishes visceral fat from subcutaneous fat?

Visceral fat is metabolically active, releasing inflammatory signaling molecules near internal organs

Which blood test result indicates a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus?

Fasting plasma glucose of 130 mg/dL

An individual taking a statin may experience SAMS, with symptoms including…

Cramping, pain, soreness, weakness

Which lipoproteic particle is primarily responsible for harvesting cholesterol from arterial plaques and transporting it back to the liver?

High-density lipoprotein

Which lipid panel reading represents a CVD risk factor limit according to ACSM guidelines?

LDL-C >130 mg/dL

What is the mechanism of action for statin medications in treating dyslipidemia?

Blocking cholesterol formation in the liver and increasing LDL receptor activity

What underlying pathophysiological defect primarily drives Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Insulin resistance in target tissues combined with a progressive insulin secretory defect 

A 48–year-old male presents with a fasting glucose of 112 mg/dL, blood pressure of 135/88 mmHg, HDL-C of 43 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 104 cm. How many criteria for Metabolic Syndrome does this person meet?

3 criteria