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A major goal of the health care provider is to determine the cause of chest pain quickly so that the proper treatment can be administered
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True
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The myocardium receives most of its nutrients from the blood contained within the heart's chambers.
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False
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Physical and psychological dependence commonly occur with the long-acting organic nitrates if they are taken for extended periods.
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False
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Chest pain that does not respond following 3 doses of sublingual nitroglycerin may indicate that the patient is experiencing a stroke.
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False
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When treating a suspected myocardial infarction (MI), it is best to wait at least 8 hours after the onset of symptoms before administering anticoagulants.
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False
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Immediate treatment of stroke may reduce the degree of permanent disability caused by the disease.
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True
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Aspirin is usually contraindicated for patients at high risk for cerebrovascular accident.
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False
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Current drug therapy for stroke is largely a passive strategy involving waiting several days until the severity of the disease can be determined.
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False
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Acute chest pain on physical exertion or emotional stress is characteristic of _________.
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Angina Pectoris
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Atherosclerosis is due to a buildup of fatty, fibrous material, called _______, in the walls of arteries.
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Plaque
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Drug therapy of stable angina is usually begun with ______.
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Organic Nitrates
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Long - acting nitrates are often delivered though a(n) ______ to decrease the frequency and severity of anginal episodes.
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Transdermal Patch
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An MI is the result of a sudden occlusion of a(n) ______ to decrease the frequency and severity of anginal episodes.
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Crornary artery
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After a clot in the coronary artery has been successfully dissolved, therapy with _____ is often initiated to prevent the formation of additional thrombi.
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Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets
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Stroke is caused by either a(n) _____ or ______ within a vessel serving the brain.
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Thrombus(Clot)/Bleeding
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