NUR 621 (Adult_Gero Acute) MOD #6, Part 1 (MI) Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

NUR 621 (Adult_Gero Acute) MOD #6, Part 1 (MI) Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)


Question 1:

-chest pain radiating to arms or jaw

-fatigue, SOB, palpitations, N/S

-sweating

-exertional symptoms that resolve with

rest

Answer:

signs of CAD

Question 2:

non modifiable risk factors for CAD

Answer:

-age 35+

-male

-AA, Hispanic, southeast Asian

-family history

Question 3:

leading risk factor of CAD

Answer:

HLD (defined as elevated LDL, triglycerides, or low HDL's)

-primary is genetic, secondary is modifiable

risk (obesity, smoking)

Question 4:

HLD is often

Answer:
asymptomatic

, *very high levels can cause pancreatitis, xanthomas, dyspnea, paresthesia

Question 5:

normal lipid panel

Answer:

TC < 200 TG < 150 LDL <100 HDL > 60

Question 6:

initial workup for a 52 y/o male with HTN, DM, and familial history of MI?

Answer:

AIC, lipid profile, renal and liver function

Question 7:

for adults age 40-75 with LDL over 70, routinely check them for a

Answer:

ten year ASCVD risk

-ranges from low, borderline, intermediate,

and high risk)

Question 8:
a 54 y/o male with HLD, HTN, DM, smoker, and familial history has what ASCVD risk score?

Answer:

high (greater than 20% of a cardiac event within ten years)

Question 9:

again, ASA is not recommended

Answer:

for CAD primary prevention

Question 10:

low intensity statins

Answer: