Deck 28: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Question 1

Following coronary artery occlusion,which of the following emergency procedures may be used to aid in myocardial revascularization?

A)81 mg of aspirin sublingually
B)primary balloon angioplasty
C)administration of thrombolytic drugs
D)A and C only
E)all of the above

Answer 1

administration of thrombolytic drugs

Question 2

It is strongly recommended that elective dental care be avoided for a patient who has had an MI for at least ______ after infarction.

A)2 weeks
B)6 weeks
C)3 months
D)6 months

Answer 2

6 months

Question 3

Cardiac arrest is a complication of AMI.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Approximately __% of all AMI victims die from the infarct.

A)10
B)25
C)36
D)66

Question 5

The use of a vasoconstrictor is contra-indicated in any ASA __ cardiovascular risk patient.

A)II,III,or IV
B)II or III
C)III or IV
D)IV

Question 6

Management of "crushing" chest pain not relieved by nitroglycerin includes all of the following except:

A)position comfortably
B)administer nitrous oxide (40%)and oxygen (60%)
C)administer oxygen
D)activate EMS
E)administer epinephrine

Question 7

Coronary revascularization procedures must be initiated within what length of time to have an expectation of salvaging the myocardium?

A)1 hour after occlusion
B)2 hours after occlusion
C)6 hours after occlusion
D)10 hours after occlusion

Question 8

Complications associated with MI include:

A)shock
B)heart failure
C)cardiac arrest
D)A,B,and C
E)A and C

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is/are not indicated for administration during an episode of acute chest pain thought to be an MI?

A)nitroglycerin
B)epinephrine
C)nitrous oxide/oxygen
D)morphine sulfate
E)oxygen

Question 10

All of the following are contraindications to the use of nitrous oxide during medical emergencies except:

A)head injury
B)pneumothorax
C)bowel obstruction
D)MI