SIHD Exam Questions & Answers
In stable angina, ____ are preferred to add to a beta blocker for additional pain relief -
ANSWERSDHP CCB (amlodipine)
____ should NOT be used with BB due to the risk of excessive bradycardia - ANSWERSNDHP-CCB
(verapamil, etc)
Are hydralazine and clonidine anti angina medications - ANSWERSNo
Counseling for NitroMist - ANSWERS1. Do not shake
2. Call 911 if chest pain is not relieved after first dose
3. Can cause HA, flushing, drop in BP
4. Spray onto or under tongue. Do not inhale
_____ is the recommended antiplatelet medication for patients with SIHD unless the patient has
a contraindication then we recommend ___ - ANSWERSAspirin
Plavix
SIHD is a atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) and if a patient has SIHD, they should be started on a __ -
ANSWERSHigh intensity statin
Each nitroglycerin translingual spray and SL powder packet provides ____ (dose) - ANSWERS400
mcg or 4 mg
MOA of Aspirin (ASA) - ANSWERS1. Decreased thromboxane A2
2. Irreversibly inhibits COX1 and COX2
In stable angina, ____ are preferred to add to a beta blocker for additional pain relief -
ANSWERSDHP CCB (amlodipine)
____ should NOT be used with BB due to the risk of excessive bradycardia - ANSWERSNDHP-CCB
(verapamil, etc)
Are hydralazine and clonidine anti angina medications - ANSWERSNo
Counseling for NitroMist - ANSWERS1. Do not shake
2. Call 911 if chest pain is not relieved after first dose
3. Can cause HA, flushing, drop in BP
4. Spray onto or under tongue. Do not inhale
_____ is the recommended antiplatelet medication for patients with SIHD unless the patient has
a contraindication then we recommend ___ - ANSWERSAspirin
Plavix
SIHD is a atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) and if a patient has SIHD, they should be started on a __ -
ANSWERSHigh intensity statin
Each nitroglycerin translingual spray and SL powder packet provides ____ (dose) - ANSWERS400
mcg or 4 mg
MOA of Aspirin (ASA) - ANSWERS1. Decreased thromboxane A2
2. Irreversibly inhibits COX1 and COX2
