What is the triggering event that leads to the development of atherosclerosis?

You complete a history and physical on a 36 year-old Black male, G.M. Pertinent in your findings is that he has had BPs >160/90 last 3 visits, LDL is 250, his father had a MI at 46. G.M. eats healthy, is an ideal weight, and he is physically active. What would you consider modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?

Check all that apply. N.N. is a 75 year-old White male who recently had several episodes of orthostatic hypotension after an acute GI illness. He takes several medications including levothyroxine 60 mcg daily, atorvastatin 20 mg daily, and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily.  What factors could contribute to his development of orthostatic hypotension?

A female patient with a history of scleroderma complains of her heart fluttering at times with associated anxiousness. Which valvular disorder is thought to have an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, as well as being associated with connective tissue disease?

What 2 key factors are ultimately responsible for hypertension?

Regarding the process of atherosclerosis, put the following developments in order from first known event to possible result. 

What is the effect of oxidized low-density lipoproteins in atherosclerosis?

Mr. Jones has a 40 pack year history and has COPD-stage III GOLD scheme disease. Based on the cellular pathophysiology, what treatment is he most likely receiving?

What are the hallmarks pathological findings of asthma that you would use to diagnose your patient? Check all that apply.

The four possible causes of Microevolution include ______________________, ________________________, ___________________ and ____________________.