#1: Cardiac-related inflammation and oxidative stress markers are:
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#2: CRP above 3.0 mg/L indicates ________ risk for cardiovascular disease.
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#3: C-Reactive Protein _________ during systemic inflammation.
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#4: Low hs-CRP is associated with sudden cardiac death and peripheral arterial disease.
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#5: CRP cannot be lowered.
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#6: Consume anti-inflammatory foods and herbs to support lowering CRP.
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#7: High homocysteine can damage artery linings.
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#8: __________ measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample.
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#9: __________ measures damage of the ApoB protein subunit on the surface of LDL due to oxidative modification.
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#10: Elevated OxLDL increases risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
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#11: __________ is a prostaglandin-like compound from free radical oxidation of arachidonic acid.
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#12: This HDL pattern is the most protective.
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#13: The most desirable LDL pattern is __________.
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#14: Apoliprotein B (ApoB) is the major protein found in cholesterol.
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#15: High levels of ApoB are a sign of small, dense LDLs.
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#16: High levels of ApoB are desirable.
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#17: Low levels of Lp(a) increase risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, fatty build-up in veins artery coronary bypass.
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#18: Lp-PLA2 greater than 200 increases the risk of CHD events.
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#19: Statins lower Lp(a).
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#20: The ‘Tool Box’ for vascular integrity includes__________.
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#21: Myeloperoxidase is an inflammatory enzyme and specific marker of vascular inflammation.
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#22: Too much ___________ protein in the blood increases your risk of a heart attack.
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#23: Trimerhylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels can be decreased by taking choline, lecithin, and L-carnitine.
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#24: High levels of TMAO decreases the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
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#25: High levels of Aminoterminal Pro-bran Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) is linked to a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease.
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#26: NT-proBNP is released in response to changes in pressure inside the heart.
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#27: ____________ images the coronary arteries and detects plaque buildup.
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#28: __________ high-resolution ultrasound used to identify plaque in the carotid arteries in the neck.
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#29: ADMA (Asymmetric Dimethylarginine) can reduce the production of nitric oxide.
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#30: Global Risk Score is a tool to rate risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack within the next 10 years.
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#31: Markers for acute myocardial infarction testing are _________.
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#32: Acute Myocardial Infarction Testing (troponin and CK-MB) is the test of choice for acute MI.
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#33: Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) attack the nucleus and a trigger for autoimmune disorders.
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#34: A positive ANA test means definite Lupus or other autoimmune condition.
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#35: Infection, malignancy, and certain medications can cause a false-positive ANA.
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#36: Fluorescent Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (FANA) Testing is performed by viewing under a microscope to determine the pattern and intensity of the fluorescence.
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#37: There is only one test to confirm Lupus.
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#38: _______ is found in 30% of people with lupus and suggests more serious lupus, such as lupus nephritis.
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#39: _______ is found almost exclusively in people with lupus.
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#40: Anti-U1rnp antibodies is not specific to lupus.
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#41: ________ main antibodies found in primary Sjogren’s syndrome.
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#42: _______ usually found in people with drug-induced lupus.
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#43: _______ is 97% specific for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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#44: Cyrex Labs Array 5 is the Autoimmune Screening Panel.
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#45: Cyrex Array 5 antibodies test by itself is not diagnostic for any condition or disease.
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#46: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo has a ‘5 Part Framework for Reversing Autoimmunity’.
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#47: The 5 steps to reversing autoimmunity are __________.
Swap, Reduce, Wound, Balance, Optimize
Swap, Reduce, Heal, Balance, Optimize
Swap, Increase, Heal, Balance, Optimize
Swap, Reduce, Heal, Balance, Minimize
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#48: Urea Breath Test, Stool Antigen Test, ELISA Serology, and Endoscopic Biopsy test for _______.
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#49: _______ detects Hepatitis A as soon as 2 weeks but disappears within 3-12 months.
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#50: Test that identifies a current or past Hepatitis B infection within a few weeks.
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#51: This test determines whether the Hepatitis C virus is present and how much.
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#52: ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, total protein, Prothrombin Time, GGT, LD, Alpha-fetoprotein tests are useful when evaluating hepatitis.
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#53: Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is also known as human herpesvirus 4.
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#54: Tests to identify EBV are _____.
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#55: Monospot test confirms the presence of EBV infection.
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#56: Chronic Activated EBV is diagnosed based on symptoms, a clinical exam, high EBV DNA in the blood which persists for at least 3 months.
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#57: The ___________ virus causes sores or blister in or around the mouth or genitals.
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#58: Tests to identify herpes are:
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#59: _________________ is caused by varicella zoster virus and is also known as shingles.
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#60: ______ is the most sensitive test for confirming herpes zoster.
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#61: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes-type virus and can cause unexplained jaundice or anemia.
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#62: _______ identifies primary CMV infection when paired with low IgG.
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#63: PCR detects active rubella infections directly from the rash.
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#64: The most common test(s) for lyme disease is _______.
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#65: Many people get false negative lyme disease tests because the recommended two-tier testing is not performed.
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#66: ELISA Lyme Disease testing tests for multiple strains of Borrelia.
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#67: ELISA for Lyme Disease only detects Borrelia burgdorferi B31.
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#68: Lyme Immunofluorescent Assay is designed to detect Borrelia burgdorferi specific antibodies, IgA, IgM, and IgG in human serum.
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#69: _________ Lyme disease testing is more sensitive and specific for Lyme disease, especially in early or late stage when antibody levels are very low.
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#70: ________ can detect lyme infections at multiple stages of illness and reduces inconsistencies in reading and interpreting bands.
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#71: Advanced inflammatory markers are __________.
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#72: ________ an acute phase responder in the immune system, is involved with autoimmune disorders, and may only appear in serum or spinal fluid for a very short period of time at the onset of an illness.
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#73: _________ tests for complement proteins C3 and C4 consumed by the inflammatory process.
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#74: Cytokines are small soluble proteins that mediate communication between cells.
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#75: Cytokines only affect non-immune cells.
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#76: Interleukins is a group of cytokines that regulate immune functions and inflammation.
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#77: IFN-g is important in response to ______ infections.
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#78: ____________ evaluates oxidative damage to lipids and DNA.
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#79: Repeated cycles of lipid peroxidation cannot cause serious damage to cell membranes.
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#80: Repeated cycles of lipid peroxidation can cause serious damage to cell membranes.
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#81: The most commonly used lipid maker of oxidative stress is malondialdehyde (MDA).
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