NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

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Obesity, type-2 diabetes, chronic renal failure, certain medications and excess alcohol intake can all contribute to an elevation of what blood factor?
  1. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
  2. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
  3. Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
  4. Triglycerides
Explanation
Answer: D - Obesity, type-2 diabetes, chronic renal failure, certain medications and excess alcohol intake can all contribute to an elevation of triglycerides. Elevated triglycerides is a risk factor for developing coronary heart disease.
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