Which medications should the nurse anticipate administering in the patient with an initial diagnosis of stable angina?
A) Antiplatelet, long-acting nitrate
B) Beta blocker, ACE inhibitor
C) Antiplatelet, beta blocker
D) ACE inhibitor, long-acting nitrate
C) Antiplatelet, beta blocker
Explanation: A) Medical therapy includes the use of an antiplatelet such as aspirin. Beta blockers may be used as initial therapy for relief of symptoms, and calcium channel blockers or a long-acting nitrate is used when beta blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated by the patient. Other medications such as ACE inhibitors may be considered for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and/or left ventricle dysfunction.
B) Medical therapy includes the use of an antiplatelet such as aspirin. Beta blockers may be used as initial therapy for relief of symptoms, and calcium channel blockers or a long-acting nitrate is used when beta blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated by the patient. Other medications such as ACE inhibitors may be considered for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and/or left ventricle dysfunction.
C) Medical therapy includes the use of an antiplatelet such as aspirin. Beta blockers may be used as initial therapy for relief of symptoms, and calcium channel blockers or a long-acting nitrate is used when beta blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated by the patient. Other medications such as ACE inhibitors may be considered for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and/or left ventricle dysfunction.
D) Medical therapy includes the use of an antiplatelet such as aspirin. Beta blockers may be used as initial therapy for relief of symptoms, and calcium channel blockers or a long-acting nitrate is used when beta blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated by the patient. Other medications such as ACE inhibitors may be considered for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and/or left ventricle dysfunction.
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