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What is the characteristic location of angina pain?
What is the characteristic location of angina pain?
- Upper chest (correct)
- Epigastric
- Right shoulder
- Left arm
Which medication acts to reduce myocardial oxygen consumption?
Which medication acts to reduce myocardial oxygen consumption?
- Calcium channel blocker
- Aspirin
- Propranolol (correct)
- Nitroglycerin
What is the primary goal of pharmacological therapy in angina management?
What is the primary goal of pharmacological therapy in angina management?
- Increase systemic arterial pressure
- Reduce oxygen supply
- Increase oxygen consumption
- Reduce myocardial oxygen demand (correct)
What is the effect of nitroglycerin on peripheral circulation?
What is the effect of nitroglycerin on peripheral circulation?
Why is the patient cautioned not to stop taking propranolol abruptly?
Why is the patient cautioned not to stop taking propranolol abruptly?
What clinical syndrome is characterized by paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest?
What clinical syndrome is characterized by paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest?
Which factor can cause anginal pain related to physical exertion?
Which factor can cause anginal pain related to physical exertion?
What condition is characterized by inadequate oxygen supply to the heart due to atherosclerosis?
What condition is characterized by inadequate oxygen supply to the heart due to atherosclerosis?
What can lead to an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart, causing anginal pain?
What can lead to an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart, causing anginal pain?
Which condition results from the release of adrenaline and an increase in blood pressure, potentially accelerating the heart rate and increasing myocardial workload?
Which condition results from the release of adrenaline and an increase in blood pressure, potentially accelerating the heart rate and increasing myocardial workload?
