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
Ans: A, C, E
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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.
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