Pharmacy PEBC Practice Exam

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A family health team is reviewing recent guidelines for dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risks. Physician colleagues ask the pharmacist for information on the recommendations for monitoring patients in various categories. The current recommendation for performing a baseline plasma lipid profile in men is to screen all males over the age of:

35 years.
40 years.
50 years.
55 years.

The correct answer is: 40 years.

The current recommendation for men is to perform a baseline plasma lipid profile at the age of 40. This is because dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of cholesterol, typically develops in men between the ages of 35-39 and steadily increases with age. Therefore, screening at the age of 40 allows for early detection and intervention to prevent potential cardiovascular risks. Option A is incorrect as it may miss the critical window for early detection. Option C and D are also incorrect as these age ranges are too late for early detection and intervention.