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What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis?
What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis?
- Fibrous plaque buildup
- Systemic inflammation (correct)
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Narrowing of the arteries
What is the difference between chronic stable angina and unstable angina?
What is the difference between chronic stable angina and unstable angina?
- Chronic stable angina occurs at rest/night/sleeping, while unstable angina is predictable and in a pattern
- Both chronic stable angina and unstable angina are predictable and in a pattern
- Unstable angina is unpredictable and occurs at rest/night/sleeping, while chronic stable angina is predictable and in a pattern (correct)
- Both chronic stable angina and unstable angina are unpredictable and occur at rest/night/sleeping
What is the first thing that should be done if a patient presents to the ED with symptoms of MI?
What is the first thing that should be done if a patient presents to the ED with symptoms of MI?
- Administer nitro
- Administer aspirin (correct)
- Administer oxygen
- Administer morphine