Question 39 (part 2) · LEK · Acute coronary syndromes
Indicate the true statements concerning myocardial infarction.
1) squeezing retrosternal pain, which can radiate to the right arm or jaw is typical for myocardial infarction.
2) in people over 75 years of age, myocardial infarction may manifest as epigastric pain without an apparent cause.
3) troponins do not allow differentiation between NSTEMI and unstable angina.
4) after performing an ECG and dignosing myocardial infarction the GP should administer acetylsalicylic acid to the patient in a dose of 125-325 mg prior to the arrival of emergency medical services.
5) on auscultation, acute left ventricular failure may be accompanied by crackles
The correct answer is:
2) in people over 75 years of age, myocardial infarction may manifest as epigastric pain without an apparent cause.
3) troponins do not allow differentiation between NSTEMI and unstable angina.
4) after performing an ECG and dignosing myocardial infarction the GP should administer acetylsalicylic acid to the patient in a dose of 125-325 mg prior to the arrival of emergency medical services.
5) on auscultation, acute left ventricular failure may be accompanied by crackles
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. 1,2,4,5.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 1,2,5.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
Consider which laboratory marker distinguishes NSTEMI from unstable angina.
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