Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome

Question 1

Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome: ASA

Answer 1

Four 81 mg orally (324 mg)

Question 2

Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome: NTG

Answer 2

0.4 mg SL Q 5 min up to 3 Tabs

Question 3

Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome: EKG

Answer 3

12-Lead ASAP–within 5 min

Question 4

Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome: NTG Contraindications

Answer 4

• • SBP <100 mg HG

- - Erectile dysfunction meds within 24-48 hrs

Question 5

Chest Pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome: NTG Paste

Answer 5

1” Paste on lateral aspect of left arm or left chest for continued cardiac pain following NTG Tab administration.