CAP 100 CAD UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER - chest pain that is related to ischemia of the
myocardium
ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER - characterized by reduced blood flow to the
myocardium
ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER - is a temporary condition d/t imbalance between
myocardial oxygen supply and demand
stable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - generally occurs during physical effort but may be
related to stress
stable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - characterized by substernal, usually
NONRADIATING pain lasting between 5-15 MINUTES AFTER RELIEF from the initiating
trigger, such as a given physical or psychological stressor
YES - CORRECT ANSWER - can stable angina subside COMPLETELY with treatment?
Angina brought about by emotional stress is more difficult to treat because stress cannot be
stopped as easily as exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - which is more difficult to treat:
angina brought by physical stress, or emotional stress?
unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs during physical exertion or psychological
stress
frequency, duration, and intensity of the pain - CORRECT ANSWER - what are the major
differences between stable, and unstable angina?
, unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - In ___________, the episodes are MORE
FREQUENT and the duration of each event is usually >15MINS and intensity of the pain may be
MORE SEVERE
unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - it is usually the indicator of progression of CAD
UNSTABLE ANGINA
- if present = increased risk of MI
- less responsive to treatment - CORRECT ANSWER - notes
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs while the individual is at rest, usually
during waking and at the same hour
NO, exertion does not influence variant angina. - CORRECT ANSWER - can exertion
exacerbate sx of variant angina?
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - This type of angina may benefit from rest and
sublingual nitrates
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - dysrhythmias occur more commonly in
individuals who have ______________
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - is caused by a combination of stenosis and
coronary artery spasm and is successfully treated with calcium channel blockers.
injury - CORRECT ANSWER - is used bc the myocardial tissue is being acutely injured
during a sudden heart attack
injury - CORRECT ANSWER - illustrates the presence of a new MI
Questions and CORRECT Answers
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER - chest pain that is related to ischemia of the
myocardium
ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER - characterized by reduced blood flow to the
myocardium
ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER - is a temporary condition d/t imbalance between
myocardial oxygen supply and demand
stable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - generally occurs during physical effort but may be
related to stress
stable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - characterized by substernal, usually
NONRADIATING pain lasting between 5-15 MINUTES AFTER RELIEF from the initiating
trigger, such as a given physical or psychological stressor
YES - CORRECT ANSWER - can stable angina subside COMPLETELY with treatment?
Angina brought about by emotional stress is more difficult to treat because stress cannot be
stopped as easily as exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - which is more difficult to treat:
angina brought by physical stress, or emotional stress?
unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs during physical exertion or psychological
stress
frequency, duration, and intensity of the pain - CORRECT ANSWER - what are the major
differences between stable, and unstable angina?
, unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - In ___________, the episodes are MORE
FREQUENT and the duration of each event is usually >15MINS and intensity of the pain may be
MORE SEVERE
unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER - it is usually the indicator of progression of CAD
UNSTABLE ANGINA
- if present = increased risk of MI
- less responsive to treatment - CORRECT ANSWER - notes
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs while the individual is at rest, usually
during waking and at the same hour
NO, exertion does not influence variant angina. - CORRECT ANSWER - can exertion
exacerbate sx of variant angina?
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - This type of angina may benefit from rest and
sublingual nitrates
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - dysrhythmias occur more commonly in
individuals who have ______________
variant angina - CORRECT ANSWER - is caused by a combination of stenosis and
coronary artery spasm and is successfully treated with calcium channel blockers.
injury - CORRECT ANSWER - is used bc the myocardial tissue is being acutely injured
during a sudden heart attack
injury - CORRECT ANSWER - illustrates the presence of a new MI
