Angina Pectoris

Question 1

Describe the pain of angina pectoris?

Answer 1

Crushing substernal chest pain that may radiate

Question 2

What drug treats angina pectoris?

Answer 2

Nitroglycerin

Question 3

How do you tell if the client has angina or an MI?

Answer 3

The pain of the two is very similar; the way to tell the difference is if nitroglycerin and rest relieve the pain, it’s angina. If nitroglycerin and rest do not relieve the pain, it’s probably and MI

Question 4

How many nitroglycerin tabs can you take before you call the doctor?

Answer 4

Three tablets

Question 5

What cause angina pectoris?

Answer 5

Decreased blood supply to myocardium, resulting in ischemia and pain

Question 6

How many minutes should lapse between the nitroglycerin pills you take?

Answer 6

Fives minutes, remember you can take up to 3 nitroglycerin tablets 5 mins apart. If no relief, call MD.

Question 7

By what route do you take nitroglycerin?

Answer 7

Sublingual

Question 8

What is the action of nitroglycerin?

Answer 8

Dilates coronary arteries to increase blood supply and reduces preload

Question 9

What are the top 2 side effects of nitroglycerin?

Answer 9

Headache and hypotension

Question 10

What precautions must the nurse take when administrating topical nitroglycerin paste?

Answer 10

Wear gloves-nurse may get a dose of the medicine

Question 11

Everyone with angina needs bypass surgery (T/F)

Answer 11

False