Carl Shapiro (Coronary Artery Disease) Questions And Answers
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Which of the following are cardiac markers assessed in the pt experiencing angina potential
myocardial injury? troponin
CK-MB
cardiac enzymes and biomarkers, which include troponin, CK, and myoglobin, are used to
diagnose an acute...
Carl Shapiro (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Which of the following are cardiac markers assessed in the pt experiencing angina potential
myocardial injury? troponin
CK-MB
cardiac enzymes and biomarkers, which include troponin, CK, and myoglobin, are used to
diagnose an acute MI. of the 3 CK isoenzymes, CK-myocardial bound (MB) is specific to heart
muscle. CK-MM is specific to skeletal muscle and is not an indicator of MI. hemoglobin is used
to determine amount of O2 in the blood. creatinine is elevated in renal failure, not in myocardial
injury.
the nurse recognizes that ST elevation on the 12-lead ECG typically indicates which of the
following? myocardial injury
(causes ST segment and T-wave changes on ECG)
the nurse knows that which factors may increase pt's risk of developing coronary artery disease?
cigarette smoking
metabolic syndrome
, Carl Shapiro (Coronary Artery Disease)
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family history
non-modifiable risk factors for CAD include family hx and increasing age (> 55 y/o for women).
cigarette smoking and metabolic syndrome are modifiable risk factors for CAD. a diagnosis of
metabolic syndrome includes 3 of following: insulin resistance, central obesity, dyslipidemia, BP
persistently > 130/85, high levels of C-reactive proteins, and high fibrinogen level. Any activity
based on pt's capability is encouraged.
which of the following does the nurse recognize as typical s/s exhibited by pt with angina?
substernal chest pain
SOB
diaphoresis
substernal chest pain or heaviness that may radiate, SOB, dusky or pallor skin, diaphoresis,
weakness, n/v, and denial by patient
the nurse understands that aspirin is administered to a pt with suspected MI for which of the
following reasons? to prevent platelet aggregation
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