The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Prinzmetal or ...

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Prinzmetal or variant angina. What does the nurse realize this indicates for the patient?
 
  1. It indicates presence of coronary artery spasm.
  2. It indicates there is associated renal disease.
  3. It indicates there is associated pulmonary disease.
  4. It indicates the presence of a myocardial infarction.

Question 2

During a follow-up appointment after a myocardial infarction, a patient states, My friends tell me to add more garlic to my diet and start drinking red wine each evening. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  1. Discuss your idea with the physician to see what would benefit you.
  2. That sounds fine. See how they work.
  3. I wouldn't do that if I were you.
  4. You should also add ginkgo biloba for cardiovascular health.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Prinzmetal (variant) angina is atypical angina that occurs unpredictably (unrelated to activity) and often at night. It is caused by coronary artery spasm with or without an atherosclerotic lesion. The exact mechanism of coronary artery spasm is unknown. Prinzmetal angina does not occur due to renal disorders, pulmonary disorder, and is not specifically diagnostic for a myocardial infarction.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Complimentary therapies could be helpful. They should be added only after discussion with a healthcare provider who is familiar with the patient's history and current medication/allergy list. Interactions between herbal preparations and prescribed medications are common. Since the patient has taken an interest in her health by discussing it with her friends, ignoring her comment or discouraging her would not be beneficial. The nurse should not add or approve any other complimentary therapies unless directed so by the physician.

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