NUR 915 Module 7 Test With
Complete Solution
What are some signs/symptoms of stable angina? - ANSWER -substernal
chest pressure
-worse with activity/stress
-squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness
-radiates to neck, back, throat, arms
-relieved by rest or nitro
-N/V, sweating, SOB, sternal chest pressure
How is stable angina/unstable angina diagnosed? - ANSWER -H/P findings
-ECG
-stress test
-myocardial perfusion imaging
How is stable angina treated? - ANSWER 1st: Nitro
-SL or spray Q5 minutes up to 3 times in 15 minutes
2nd: BBs
, -for prevention
3rd: CCBs
-if BBs contraindicated or AE
What education is needed for stable angina? - ANSWER -encourage exercise
-weight/BP/diabetes/ diet control
-manage depression and stress
What are some signs/symptoms of unstable angina? - ANSWER -intense
chest pain
-lasting as long as 30 minutes
-does not resolve with rest or nitro
-impending emergency!
What is the first course of action for unstable angina? - ANSWER -call
ambulance/send to ER
-MONA
What are some signs/symptoms of acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWER
-chest pain/pressure > 10 minutes
-at rest or minimal activity
Complete Solution
What are some signs/symptoms of stable angina? - ANSWER -substernal
chest pressure
-worse with activity/stress
-squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness
-radiates to neck, back, throat, arms
-relieved by rest or nitro
-N/V, sweating, SOB, sternal chest pressure
How is stable angina/unstable angina diagnosed? - ANSWER -H/P findings
-ECG
-stress test
-myocardial perfusion imaging
How is stable angina treated? - ANSWER 1st: Nitro
-SL or spray Q5 minutes up to 3 times in 15 minutes
2nd: BBs
, -for prevention
3rd: CCBs
-if BBs contraindicated or AE
What education is needed for stable angina? - ANSWER -encourage exercise
-weight/BP/diabetes/ diet control
-manage depression and stress
What are some signs/symptoms of unstable angina? - ANSWER -intense
chest pain
-lasting as long as 30 minutes
-does not resolve with rest or nitro
-impending emergency!
What is the first course of action for unstable angina? - ANSWER -call
ambulance/send to ER
-MONA
What are some signs/symptoms of acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWER
-chest pain/pressure > 10 minutes
-at rest or minimal activity
