Pharmacotherapy Handbook: Chapter 5 - Acute Coronary Syndromes Quiz

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Which type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is characterized by ST-segment elevation on the electrocardiogram?

  • Non–ST­segment­elevation ACS (NSTE­ACS)
  • ST­segment­elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (correct)
  • Non–ST­segment­elevation MI (NSTEMI)
  • Unstable angina (UA)

What contributes to the development of atherosclerotic coronary artery plaques?

  • Endothelial dysfunction and inflammation (correct)
  • Fatty streaks and fibrous caps
  • Eventual myocardial blood flow decrease
  • Plaque rupture and thrombus formation

What is the main cause of myocardial ischemia in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

  • Thrombus formation
  • Rupture of fibrous caps
  • Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction
  • Occlusion of atherosclerotic plaques (correct)

What type of plaque rupture typically leads to decreased myocardial blood flow and oxygen supply?

<p>Nonobstructive plaques with thin fibrous caps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) includes non–ST­segment­elevation MI (NSTEMI) and unstable angina (UA)?

<p>Non–ST­segment­elevation ACS (NSTE­ACS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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