Final review

Question 1

The difference between primary and secondary conditions is that the primary conditions are the results of another condition.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The best lab for ACS/MI is myoglobin?

Answer 2

False
Troponin and Myoglobin
Troponin normal value 0-0.015
Myoglobin normal value 25-75 ng/mL

Question 3

ACS algorithm = Nitro x3, O2, ASA, ACE Inhibitor

Answer 3

Crap-Beta Blocker
Put stent, clot buster
Objective reprofuse heart muscle

Question 4

ACS is an MI

Answer 4

Crap
ACS is getting ready to have an MI
MI-Constant pain no matter what. Nitroglycerin will NOT help!

Question 5

It is more difficult to Dx heart problems with old people

Answer 5

True (think they have indigestion)
First sign is confusion (do not think they have dementia)
Female- Jaw pain, SOB, back pain (not standard pain)

Question 6

TPA can be given at any time to prevent further damage

Answer 6

False

First 6hrs

Question 7

Balloning and stenting are good good for stable and unstable angina

Answer 7

False-do it for unstable only
PAD
For carotid
using for CAV and kidney