Answer Key with Explanations: DYSLIPIDEMIA

1. True – Dyslipidemia means the fats in your blood (like cholesterol and triglycerides) are not in a healthy range.
   
   

2. False – LDL is called the “bad” cholesterol because it can clog your arteries and lead to heart problems.
   
   

3. False – HDL is the “good” cholesterol because it helps remove the bad cholesterol from your blood.
   
   

4. True – Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that can raise your risk for heart disease if too high.
   
   

5. False – Most people with dyslipidemia don’t feel sick or have any symptoms, so it’s important to get blood tests.
   
   

6. True – Fruits and vegetables are good for your heart and help lower bad cholesterol.
   
   

7. False – Even if you take medicine, eating lots of fried or sugary foods can still hurt your heart and health.
   
   

8. True – Exercise helps your body use fat better and can lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
   
   

9. False – You should take your medicine every day as your doctor tells you, not just when you feel bad.
   
   

10. True – Water is healthier than soda because soda has sugar that can raise your triglycerides and blood sugar.
    
    

11. False – Smoking makes your cholesterol worse and harms your heart and blood vessels.
    
    

12. True – Regular blood tests can check your cholesterol and help your doctor see how well your treatment is working.
    
    

13. True – Telling your nurse or doctor about medicine side effects helps keep you safe and may lead to better choices.
    
    

14. False – Do not skip medicine just because you feel okay. It helps control your cholesterol in the long run.
    
    

15. True – Chest pain or slurred speech could be signs of a heart attack or stroke. Call 911 right away.
    
    

16. False – Even if your levels get better one time, you still need to keep eating healthy and taking medicine.
    
    

17. True – Dyslipidemia can run in families, so even healthy people can have it and need to be tested.
    
    

18. True – Feeling weak or dizzy may be a side effect of medicine or a sign of other health problems. Tell your nurse.
    
    

19. True – Lean meats like chicken and turkey have less fat than red meats like beef and pork, making them a better choice.
    
    

20. True – Drinking water and avoiding packaged, processed foods helps manage cholesterol and overall health.