Exam 4 Angina stuff Flashcards

1
Q

What is atherosclerosis?

A

Blockage of artery

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2
Q

What medications is used to treat angina?

A

nitrates
ranolazine
aspirin

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3
Q

what do we use for acute angina?

A

nitrates

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4
Q

What do we use for chronic angina?

A

ranolazine

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5
Q

What do vasodilators like NTG do?

A

dilate veins

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6
Q

How can we administer NTG?

A

3 tabs subling, 5 min apart

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7
Q

What is a complication of NTG?

A

headache

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8
Q

What should you teach a pt using NTG?

A

stop activity
sit or lie down
call 911 if 3rd NTG doesnt work

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9
Q

What is a complication?

A

QT prolongation
HTN
risk for torsades de pointes

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10
Q

Can we use ranolzaine for acute angina?

A

No

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