NUR 138 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
stable angina -predictable amount of activity or stress is a common symptom -usually occurs when the work of the heart is increased by physical exertion, exposure to cold, or stress. -relieved by stress and nitrates prinzmetal (variant) angina -atypical that occurs unpredictably (unrelated to activity) and often at night -caused by coronary artery spasm with or without atherosclerotic lesion -may result from hyperactive sympathetic nervous system responses, altered calcium flow in smooth muscle, or reduced prostaglandins that promote vasodilation unstable angina -occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration -pain is unpredictable, occurs with decreasing levels of activity or stress, or may occur at rest -at risk for MI non-modifiable risk factors for CAD age, women, gender, family history, race modifiable risk factors for CAD hyperlipidemia, high LDL, low HDL, high BP, diabetes, stress, kidney disease
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