What are the characteristics of Morphine? (Action, Indication, Considerations)
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Action: CNS analgesic, narcotic, vasodilator
Indication: First line medication for relief of severe chest pain unrelieved by
nitroglycerin. Decreases BP, HR, and anxiety
Considerations: Can depress respirations and level of consciousness
, What is sudden cardiac death?
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Unexpected death resulting from various causes including cardiac arrest
What are serum cardiac markers?
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Certain proteins released into the blood from necrotic heart muscle after
an MI. Cardiac enzymes - CK and troponin - help diagnose MI
What is Nocturnal Angina?
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Angina that occurs at night; Not necessarily while sleeping
What is collateral circulation and why is it important?
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What: Circulation of blood established through minor modified vessels and
anastomosis of vessels with those of adjacent parts when a major vein or
artery is functionally impaired (obstruction).
Why: It provides an alternate route of circulation should an obstruction
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Action: CNS analgesic, narcotic, vasodilator
Indication: First line medication for relief of severe chest pain unrelieved by
nitroglycerin. Decreases BP, HR, and anxiety
Considerations: Can depress respirations and level of consciousness
, What is sudden cardiac death?
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Unexpected death resulting from various causes including cardiac arrest
What are serum cardiac markers?
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Certain proteins released into the blood from necrotic heart muscle after
an MI. Cardiac enzymes - CK and troponin - help diagnose MI
What is Nocturnal Angina?
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Angina that occurs at night; Not necessarily while sleeping
What is collateral circulation and why is it important?
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What: Circulation of blood established through minor modified vessels and
anastomosis of vessels with those of adjacent parts when a major vein or
artery is functionally impaired (obstruction).
Why: It provides an alternate route of circulation should an obstruction
