#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute coronary syndrome?
Coughing
Chest pain or discomfort
Joint pain
Blurred vision
#2
What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome?
Administering antibiotics
Providing oxygen therapy
Performing surgery
Giving aspirin
#3
What is the term for a sudden cessation of heart function?
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Cardiac arrest
Heart failure
#4
Which medication is commonly administered to reduce blood clot formation in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Warfarin
Clopidogrel
Metoprolol
Digoxin
#5
What is the term for chest pain that occurs at rest and is associated with reversible myocardial ischemia?
Stable angina
Unstable angina
Variant angina
Chronic angina
#6
Which enzyme is commonly measured in the blood to diagnose acute myocardial infarction?
Alanine transaminase (ALT)
Creatine kinase (CK)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Troponin
#7
What is the recommended treatment for a patient experiencing ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?
Thrombolytic therapy
Administering nitroglycerin
Immediate percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Prescribing beta-blockers
#8
What does the term 'STEMI' stand for in the context of acute coronary syndrome?
Sudden thrombotic event myocardial infarction
Standard treatment emergency myocardial infarction
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Serious thrombosis event myocardial infarction
#9
Which electrocardiogram (ECG) finding is characteristic of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?
Tall T waves
Prominent U waves
ST-segment depression
ST-segment elevation
#10
What is the primary goal of reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction?
To prevent ventricular fibrillation
To restore coronary artery patency
To stabilize blood pressure
To reduce myocardial oxygen demand
#11
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing acute coronary syndrome?
High cholesterol level
Regular exercise
Low blood pressure
Consuming a vegetarian diet
#12
What is the recommended action if a patient develops signs of cardiogenic shock during acute coronary syndrome?
Administer diuretics
Perform defibrillation
Initiate vasopressor therapy
Increase oxygen intake
#13
Which medication is commonly administered to patients with acute coronary syndrome to reduce myocardial oxygen demand and improve oxygen supply?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Nitrates
Statins
#14
What is the primary mechanism of action of aspirin in the management of acute coronary syndrome?
Inhibition of thromboxane A2 synthesis
Reduction of blood pressure
Enhancement of fibrinolysis
Dilation of coronary arteries
#15
Which of the following interventions is NOT typically performed in the initial management of acute coronary syndrome?
Administering oxygen therapy
Initiating thrombolytic therapy
Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG)
Taking a detailed medical history