Question

what formula is used to calculate a patients cardiovascular risk factor?
a) total chol/hdl
b) ldl?hdl
c) hdl/total chol
d) total chol/ldl

Explanation:

The formula Total Chol/HDL (Total Cholesterol divided by High - Density Lipoprotein) is commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk. A higher ratio generally indicates a higher risk. LDL (Low - Density Lipoprotein) is also a factor in cardiovascular health, but the specific formula for the risk factor in the context of this question is Total Chol/HDL.

Answer:

A. Total Chol/HDL