Define angina pectoris - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1 N4581 EXAM 2 BLUEPRINT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ANGINA 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and treatment of coronary atherosclerosis. Patho: Atherosclerosis is a type of blood vessel disorder resulting in the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumen. In coronary atherosclerosis, blockages and narrowing of the coronary vessels reduce blood flow to the m...

UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Flashcards Question and answer 100% correct 2023 B/P Medication side effects? - correct answer - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - correct answer - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris - correct answer Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to hear...

veins - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart? arteries - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? fight infection - correct answer What is the function of white blood cells? carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - correct answer What is the function of red blood cells? helps prevent hemorrhage - correct answer What is the function of platelets? ...

Define Acute Coronary Syndrome. - Answer An Acute expression of Ischemic Heart Disease, implying a lack of Oxygen to the Myocardium and associated with some general symptoms. What disorders fall under the Category of Acute Coronary Syndrome? - Answer Unstable Angina, MI. What Disorders fall under the Category of more Chronic Ischemic Syndromes? (versus Acute) - Answer Chronic Stable Angina, Variant Angina, Silent Ischemia. What is the single most frequent symptom of Intermittent M...

UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Questions and Answers 100% Correct B/P Medication side effects? - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to heart). Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)? - sense and defibril...

CNA WRITTEN EXAM (PROMETRIC PRACTICE TEST) LATEST EXAM WITH 300+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? A. Several pillows B. Sheepskin C. Flotation mattress D. Repositioning every shift - ANSWER- Flotation mattress The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is: A. Prone B. Supine C. Lateral D. Fowler's - ANSWER- Fowlers prone - ANSWER- is a position of the body lying ...

the diagnosis with the nursing staff. B. The client has a decreased energy level. C. The client makes funeral arrangements. D. The client requests a second opinion. B. The client has a decreased energy level. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (Select all that apply.) A. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm B. Plays with toys in the examining room C. Answers questions asked by the nurse...

UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Practice Questions 2023.B/P Medication side effects? - ANSWER - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - ANSWER - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris - ANSWER Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to heart). Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibri...

Week 3 Case Discussion: Cardiovascular Patient Information: Lorene, 60-year-old African American female, insurance unknown. SOAP S: Lorene’s chief complaint is shoulder discomfort and shortness of breath following exercise that started three days ago. She felt "a discomfort" radiating back and up between her shoulder blades. She also experienced feelings of nausea as well as sweat. However, these symptoms were resolved 3 minutes after exercises and have not recurred. The patient reports curr...

You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - C A - You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate ...