MI Flashcards
1
Q
What drug would prevent MI if taken prophylactically? Use this same drug 1st when pt presents in ED with MI.
A
Aspirin
2
Q
What drug do you want to start MI pts on within 24 hrs of presenting?
A
Statin
3
Q
What do you use for:
- Dopamine
- Dobutamine
- Furosemide
A
Dopamine = pressor, use for hypotensive pts - not used clinically, you'll use NE Dobutamine = use for extreme CHF b/c beta agonist (inotrope) Furosemide = diuretic
4
Q
Anterior infarct on EKG
A
V1-3
5
Q
Anteriolateral infarct on EKG
A
V3-6
6
Q
Lateral infarct on EKG
A
V5
V6
1
avL
7
Q
Inferior infarct on EKG
A
2, 3, avF
8
Q
What are 3 mechanical complications of MI?
A
Papillary muscle rupture - posterior medial
Free wall rupture
Ventral septal wall defect
9
Q
If a pt is presenting with mitral regurgitation, what is one drug you might give?
A
Goal is to decrease afterload
Nitroprusside
10
Q
Which nitro do you give to decrease BP?
A
Nitroprusside - most significant vasodilation
