Exam 2 NR 545 Questions and Correct Answers
Exam 2 NR 545 Questions and Correct Answers Chest Pain AKA Angina Patho - Correct Answer Patho: Chest pain associated with decreased blood flow or ischemia to the myocardial tissue. Chest pain PA - Correct Answer Physical Assessment: chest heaviness Pressure Squeezing Fullness Pain radiates to left shoulder, arm, or jaw. Elevation of blood pressure during attack Chest pain Pharm - Correct Answer Pharm: Nitroglycerin- relaxes and widens blood vessels Dosing: 0.3-0.6mg every 5 minutes for max of 3 doses Long-term treatment to consider: ACE Inhibitors & Beta-Blockers Chest pain risks - Correct Answer Risks and complications: Acute Coronary Syndrome Myocardial Infarction - Correct Answer blood flow to the heart is minimized. Buildup of cholesterol MI Patho - Correct Answer imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand Prolonged for greater than 30 minutes can lead to cardiac tissue death. MI PA - Correct Answer Pain at rest Not relieved with nitro Lightheaded Impending doom Nausea
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