Ch. 23 Angina Review Flashcards
According to current ____, if the chest pain or discomfort is not relieved in five minutes, after ___ dose, The patient (or family member) should call 911 ____.
Guidelines; one; immediately
In ____ forms of nitroglycerin, the medication should be taken at the first sign of chest pain, not delayed until the pain is severe.
Sublingual
The patient can take one more tablet while awaiting emergency care and may take a third tablet ____ minutes later, but no more than a total of ___ tablets.
5; 3
These guidelines reflect the fact that angina pain that does not respond to nitroglycerin may indicate a ____ ____.
Myocardial infarction
The sub lingual does should be placed ____ the tongue, and the patient should avoid ____ until the time that has dissolved.
Under; swallowing
I transdermal patch should be applied to any ____ Area of the body. The patch ___ ___ One while swimming, but if it does come off, it should be ___________.
Clean; can be; disposed of properly
Classic, or chronic stable, angina is triggered by either ____ or stress and usually subsides within 15 minutes with either rest or ___ therapy.
Exertion; drug
Hypotension is a possible contraindication to the use of ____/____ and ____ ____ because the medications may cause the blood pressure to ____.
Nitrates/nitrites; calcium channel blockers; decrease
____ of ____ ____ is a common effects of CCBs.
Relaxation; smooth muscle
____ juice ____ The metabolism of CCBs.
Grapefruit; reduces
Beta-blockers can cause both hypoglycemia and ____.
Hyperglycemia
The use of hot tubs and ___ ____ is Not recommended because of the possibility of hypotensive episodes.
Hot environments
