Rashidah is a 55-year-old female who is experiencing acute chest pain and shortness of breath. She describes the pain as “pressure and squeezing.” When she becomes nauseous and light-headed, her son insists that he take her to the emergency room....

Question 1 1 out of 1 points Rashidah is a 55-year-old female who is experiencing acute chest pain and shortness of breath. She describes the pain as “pressure and squeezing.” When she becomes nauseous and light-headed, her son insists that he take her to the emergency room. Health History: She started smoking when she was 18, attempted to quit several times in her 40s, and had her last cigarette on her 50th birthday. She has been overweight for most of her adult life, but has gained 20 pounds in the last few years, which increased her BMI to 34. The last time she had a physical exam was when she turned 50. Her vital signs and blood test results from that exam are listed below. BP: 178/90 HDL: 62 mg/dl LDL: 190 mg/dl Triglycerides: 174 mg/dl Total cholesterol: 252 mg/dl Fasting blood glucose: 128 mg/dl Which of these statements is most likely correct? Selected Answer: Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction. Answers: Rashidah is experiencing a stroke. If Rashidah’s symptoms persist even when she rests, she is experiencing angina. Rashidah is likely experiencing a myocardial infarction. Since Rashidah’s symptoms are acute, she is likely suffering from a respiratory disorder. Question 2 1 out of 1 points In the emergency room, multiple tests are performed. Which of these results would confirm myocardial damage? Selected Answer: Elevated troponin and creatine kinase Answers: Decrease myoglobin Elevated troponin and creatine kinase Elevated blood glucose levels Increase in WBC count Question 3 1 out of 1 points Which of Rashidah’s physical exam lab test results was within normal limits for her age and sex? Selected Answer: HDL Answers: Question 4 1 out of 1 points HDL LDL Total cholesterol Fasting blood glucose Given her last physical exam results, Rashidah’s physician believes she has likely had undiagnosed atherosclerosis for years. Briefly describe the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Selected Answer: Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of arteries from plaque build up on the arterie walls. When there is a build up of plaque it makes it harder for the body to get oxygen rich blood through out the body. If there is too much build up in the ateries it can