When discussing the use of antianginal drugs for the treatment of ...

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When discussing the use of antianginal drugs for the treatment of cardiac disease, a nurse would expect to include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Relief of pain of acute anginal attacks
  B) Reduction in serum triglyceride levels
  C) Prevention of anginal attacks
  D) Elevation of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
  E) Treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris

Question 2

The nurse instructs a client suffering from frequent anginal attacks to keep a record of each attack. Which of the following would the nurse instruct the client to record? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blood pressure
  B) Date of attack
  C) Time of attack
  D) Drug used to relieve the acute pain
  E) Dose of drug used to relieve the acute pain

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Antianginal drugs are used to relieve the pain of acute anginal attacks, prevent anginal attacks, and treat chronic stable angina pectoris. Antianginals have no effect on HDLs or triglycerides.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Clients should keep a record of the frequency of acute anginal attacks including date of attack, time of attack, and drug and dose used to relieve the acute pain. The client should bring this record to each physician visit.

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