Chest Pain

Question 1

After assessing for _____, 324 my mg ASA is to be administered.

Answer 1

allergies to ASA, asthma, ulcer disease

Question 2

Contraindications for NTG administration.

Answer 2

SBP under 100 mmHg

Question 3

Medical control should be contacted prior to administering ASA in a patient with asthma/ulcer disease. T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

To what level should a patient’s pain be decreased by narcotics?

a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
e. 0

Answer 4

e. 0

Question 5

If the patient has a HR greater than _____, contact medical control prior to NTG/Fentanyl administration

Answer 5

130 BPM

Question 6

A NTG drip requires _____.

Answer 6

special tubing/pump, a second IV line.

Question 7

NTG may be repeated q5 min SL as long as _____.

a. The patient continues to report chest pain greater than 5
b. SBP greater than 90 mmHg
c. the patient becomes less conscious, oriented, and alert.

Answer 7

b. SBP greater than 90 mmHg

Question 8

Maximum number of SL NTG repeats

Answer 8

3