Fisdap Cardiology 3

Fisdap Cardiology 3 Aspirin is administered to patients with chest pain because it? A) Eliminates the effects of nitroglycerin B) Relieves the patients chest pain C) Breaks up blood clots occluding the vessels D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form - ANSWER D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form A 48 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing. Patients history reveals an acute MI 8 months ago. Vital Signs are BP 144/88 P 110 R 24. Auscualtions reveal crackles in the lung bases. You should suspect? A) Pulmonary embolism B) COPD C) Angina pectoris D) Pulmonary edema - ANSWER D) Pulmonary Edema A 66 year old Female called EMS for chest pain. Prior to calling she took 3 doses of her prescription sublingual nitroglycerin with no relief what should you do? A) Assess vitals signs B) Consider placing aed pads C) Administer oxygen D) Assist her in administration of nitroglycerin - ANSWER C) Administer Oxygen