30 Questions
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome?
Aspirin
Which type of angina is typically a warning sign of a more serious condition?
Unstable angina
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI?
Clopidogrel
Which type of myocardial infarction is characterized by elevated cardiac enzymes but no ST elevation on EKG?
NSTEMI
Which type of myocardial infarction is characterized by ST elevation on EKG?
STEMI
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of STEMI?
Heparin
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI?
Clopidogrel
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI?
Clopidogrel
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI?
Clopidogrel
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI?
Clopidogrel
Which medication is considered an anti-platelet aggregation drug?
Clopidogrel
What is the mechanism of action of Nitroglycerin?
Breaks down to Nitric Oxide resulting in smooth muscle relaxation
Which medication is contraindicated in patients taking sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis)?
Morphine Sulfate
Which medication is an opioid analgesic and is typically given for refractory angina if non-responsive to Nitroglycerin?
Morphine Sulfate
Which medication reduces sympathetic drive on B1 receptors, reducing chronotropy and inotropy?
Beta Blockers
Which medication is an antiplatelet drug that acts on antithrombin III to reduce clot formation?
Heparin
Which medication is an anticoagulant that acts on antithrombin III and inhibits factor Xa?
Enoxaparin
Which medication is an anticoagulant and a direct thrombin inhibitor?
Bivalirudin
Which medication is a GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor that prevents aggregation of platelets by inhibiting the integrin GP IIb/IIIa receptor?
ABCIXIMAB (Reopro)
Which medication blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of Angiotensinogen II, resulting in decreased blood pressure?
ACE Inhibitors/ARB
Which of the following is a contraindication for percutaneous intervention (PCI)?
ST-segment depression
What is the preferred treatment strategy when an invasive approach is not available and the door-to-balloon time is greater than 120 minutes?
Thrombolysis
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thrombolysis?
All of the above
When is percutaneous intervention (PCI) preferred?
The diagnosis of STEMI is in doubt
Which of the following is a contraindication for thrombolysis?
ST-segment depression
What is the preferred treatment strategy when the door-to-needle time minus the door-to-balloon time is greater than 1 hour?
Medical management
What is a potential adverse effect of percutaneous intervention (PCI)?
Bleeding
When is thrombolysis preferred?
Door-to-needle time is > 1 hour
Which of the following is a contraindication for both percutaneous intervention (PCI) and thrombolysis?
ST-segment depression
What is the preferred treatment strategy when the diagnosis of STEMI is in doubt?
Medical management
Test your knowledge on drugs used in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. This quiz covers medications such as aspirin, nitroglycerin, morphine sulfate, beta blockers, clopidogrel, heparin, and ACE inhibitors. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of ACS drug therapy.
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