Ati Pharmacology Proctored - 2020 Exam – Study Guide

Ati Pharmacology Proctored - 2020 Exam – Study Guide

1. What is the clinical term for angina caused by coronary vasospasm?
Prinzmetal angina.

2. All of the following medications can be useful for managing stable angina in a patient with coronary artery disease except:
Immediate-release nifedipine.

3. A 72-year-old male presents to the primary care clinic complaining of chest tightness and pressure that is increasing in severity and frequency. His current medications include atenolol, lisinopril, and nitroglycerin. Which intervention is most appropriate at this time?
Refer the patient to the nearest emergency room for evaluation.

4. A 62-year-old patient with a history of asthma and vasospastic angina states that he gets chest pain both with exertion and at rest, about ten times per week.One sublingual nitroglycerin tablet always relieves his symptoms, but this medication gives him an awful headache every time he takes it. Which is the best option for improving his angina?
Add amlodipine.