DAANCE EXAM 2021/2024 Questions & Answers(GRADED A+)

Treatment of Angina - ANSWER-o2, nitroglycerin, rest Everyday medications to treat Angina - ANSWER-1. "Statins" to lower cholesterol and fatty plaque build-up 2. Beta-blockers (i.e. Metoprolol) to reduce excessive adrenergic stimulation 3. Anti-platelets (i.e. Plavix) to reduce the irsk of blood clots Surgical treatments for Angina - ANSWER-1. Coronary Bypass - Artery from the chest wall used for a graft 2. Angioplasties - Changing the shape of the occluded blood vessel , stents are usually placed Post-op Angioplasties - ANSWER-Blood clots are common around stents antiplatelet drugs are prescribed a few months after placement, these medications are Plavix and Aspirin. Necrosis - ANSWER-cell death Thrombolytics - ANSWER-dissolve blood clots (only effective 1-2 hours after onset of symptoms) How soon can a patient have surgery after an MI? - ANSWER-6-8 weeks with cardiology consultation