SITUATION 19

SITUATION 19:
Mrs. Perla, 38 years of age, complains of chest pain and was admitted to the hospital.

91. How would you assess whether she has angina pectoris? There is:
A. substernal chest pain
B. crushing chest pain
C. stabbing chest pain
D. vertigo upon standing

92. If it is angina pectoris, which drug should be given to relieve her from chest pain?
A. Marijuana
B. crushing chest pain
C. Demerol
D. vertigo upon standing

93. If she were having M.I. was would be the characteristic of the chest pain?
A. Crushing
B. Stabbing
C. Excruciating
D. Rubbing

94. Diagnosed as M.I., what drug is best to relieve her from chest pain?
A. Ponstan
B. Marijuana
C. Nitroglycerine
D. Demerol

95. If PRN drug is not administered in case of severe chest pain, she can have:
A. apnea
B. cardiac
C. tachycardia
D. hyperventilation