Angina Pectoris & Myocardial
Infarction 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A patient taking sildenafil (Viagra) experiences symptoms of myocardial
infarction.
Which medication should the nurse question before giving to this
patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
A patient is being discharged with nitroglycerin transdermal patches.
, Which teaching should the nurse provide about this medication? -
ANSWER ✔✔"Remove the patch for 6-12 hours at night."
A patient who experienced a head trauma is demonstrating symptoms of
acute myocardial infarction.
Which medication should the nurse question before giving to this
patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Nitroglycerin
A patient is prescribed a nitrate.
Which statement should the nurse include when teaching the patient
about this medication? - ANSWER ✔✔"Nitrates act to relax veins and
arteries, allowing more oxygen into the heart muscles, reducing pain."
The nurse teaches a patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) about
possible outcomes of the disease.
Which health problem directly caused by CAD should the nurse include?
- ANSWER ✔✔Myocardial infarction