Angina and MI extra Flashcards
1
Q
may develop tolerance
A
long acting organic nitrates
2
Q
don’t take w/i 24 hours of phophodiesterase 5 inhibitors
A
organic nitrates
3
Q
used for prophylaxis only
A
transdermal and topical ointment nitroglycerin
4
Q
discontinue gradually
A
transdermal and topical ointment nitroglycerin
5
Q
should terminate angina pain w/i 5 minutes
A
sublingual tablet/spray, buccal tablet nitroglycerin
6
Q
call 911 if chest pain after one dose
A
sublingual tablet/spray, buccal tablet nitroglycerin
7
Q
administer 20 minutes-12 hours after onset of symptoms
-ideally administer in <30 minutes
A
thrombolytics
8
Q
75yrs and older showed no decrease in mortality
A
thrombolytics
9
Q
for chronic afib
A
warfarin
10
Q
anticoagulant given in ED
A
heparin or enoxaparin
11
Q
decreases initial pain
A
nitrates
