COMM 345 TEST Questions and
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classic s/s of ACS.
Answer:
Classic s/s Midsternal pressure May radiate to the jaw or down the left arm May be
associated with related s/s, such as SOB or fatigue
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Unstable angina.
Answer:
May see ST elevation but it goes back to normal May occur at rest and require more
frequent nitrate therapy Tx: rest + nitroglycerin; drugs affecting platelets
Question:
Variant = Prinzmetal's (vasospasms).
Answer:
Can happen at rest or anytime ST ↘ then ↗ during pain episodes ST segment goes
back to normal and Nitro won't help Tx: CCB to relax muscles in the vessel
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treatment for angina.
Answer:
Maintain cardiac output Bed rest Keep pt calm Want a HYPOmetabolic state Pain relief
= morphine + nitroglycerin Both have vasodilatory properties Cardiac Bundle, educate
pt on: Lipid lowering med-a -statin Beta blockers-Metoprolol Long-acting
Nitrates-Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate ACE inhibitors-Captopril, Lisinopril,
Ramipril
Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
Question:
classic s/s of ACS.
Answer:
Classic s/s Midsternal pressure May radiate to the jaw or down the left arm May be
associated with related s/s, such as SOB or fatigue
Question:
Unstable angina.
Answer:
May see ST elevation but it goes back to normal May occur at rest and require more
frequent nitrate therapy Tx: rest + nitroglycerin; drugs affecting platelets
Question:
Variant = Prinzmetal's (vasospasms).
Answer:
Can happen at rest or anytime ST ↘ then ↗ during pain episodes ST segment goes
back to normal and Nitro won't help Tx: CCB to relax muscles in the vessel
Question:
treatment for angina.
Answer:
Maintain cardiac output Bed rest Keep pt calm Want a HYPOmetabolic state Pain relief
= morphine + nitroglycerin Both have vasodilatory properties Cardiac Bundle, educate
pt on: Lipid lowering med-a -statin Beta blockers-Metoprolol Long-acting
Nitrates-Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate ACE inhibitors-Captopril, Lisinopril,
Ramipril
