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modifiable risks for CAD - - -
correct answer ✅elevated serum lipids
increased BP
tobacco use**
physical inactivity
obesity
diabetes
nonmodifiable risks for CAD - - -
correct answer ✅age: middle age white men
gender: female
ethnicity: african american are at higher risk
family history: 1st degree relative
genetic disposition: poorly understood
LDL goal for CAD for pt at low risk - - -
correct answer ✅160 mg/dL
LDL goal for CAD pt at high risk - - -
correct answer ✅less than 70 mg/dl
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CAD cholesterol level - - -
correct answer ✅more than 200 mg/dL
what does tobacco use do in CAD patients - - -
correct answer ✅gives the plaques more ability to rupture
chronic stable angina characteristics - - -
correct answer ✅- duration 5-15 minutes
- resolves with the precipitating factor is relieved
- should not persist longer than 20 minutes after rest and
administration of nitroglycerine
- relief is usually obtained with rest or cessation of activity
- frequently something caused it: physical activity, fight, stressed
- stop the activity, sit them down, take BP, give NTG, wait 5 min,
check BP, looking for a drop
after 3 doses of nitroglycerin 5 min apart and there is still chest
pain what should you do - - -
correct answer ✅call 911