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CAD practice questions with 100%correct answers
Which person would the nurse identify as having the highest risk of developing coronary artery disease?
a. a 60-yr-old man with low homocysteine levels
b. a 45-yr-old man with a high stress job who is depressed
c. a 54-yr-old woman vegetarian with increased HDL
d. a 62-yr-old woman who has a sedentary life style and BMI of 23 kg/m - correct answer ✔✔b
The 45-yr-old depressed man with a high-stress job is at the highest risk for CAD. Depression and
stressful states can contribute to the development of CAD. Elevated HDL levels and low homocysteine
levels help to prevent CAD. Although a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor, a BMI of 23 kg/m2 depicts
normal weight, and thus the patient with two risk factors is at greatest risk for developing CAD.
When is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) indicated? - correct answer ✔✔acute MI
PCI is indicated to restore coronary perfusion in cases of myocardial infarction. Chronic stable angina and
coronary artery disease are normally treated with more conservative measures initially. PCI is not
relevant to the pathophysiology of heart failure.
A patient admitted to the er 24 hours ago with reports of chest pain was diagnosed with a STEMI. What
complications of myocardial infarction should the nurse anticipate - correct answer ✔✔Dysrhythmias
Which foods would the nurse encourage patients at risk for CAD to include in there diet
a. tofu
b. walnuts
c. tuna fish
d. whole milk
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