IR - MIDTERM (Angioplasty with Stenting)

Question 1

This pertains to the repair or unblocking of blood vessels

Answer 1

Angioplasty

Question 2

It is the use of small mesh tubes that treat narrow or weak arteries

Answer 2

Stenting

Question 3

It is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins,

Answer 3

Angioplasty

Question 4

What are the other two (2) names for Angioplasty ?

Answer 4

1. Balloon Angioplasty
2. Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty

Question 5

What common pathology is treated with Angioplasty ?

Answer 5

Arterial Atherosclerosis

Question 6

Which blood vessels are being opened due to blockage with angioplasty ?

Answer 6

Coronary Arteries

Question 7

It is a tool often placed during or immediately after angioplasty; helping prevent the artery from closing up again

Answer 7

Stent

Question 8

It has a medicine embedded in it that helps prevent the artery from closing in the long term

Answer 8

Drug-eluting Stent

Question 9

Stents are made of either _____ or _____

Answer 9

Metal or Plastic

Question 10

A type of “soft” catheter with an inflatable ______ at its tip which is used during a catheterization procedure to enlarge a narrow opening or passage within the body

Answer 10

Balloon Catheter

Question 11

What is the medical terminology for chest pain ?

Answer 11

Angina

Question 12

Enumerate the Most Common Angioplasty Risks (3)

Answer 12

1. Re-narrowing of the Artery
2. Blood Clots
3. Bleeding

Question 13

Rare risks of Angioplasty include (5):

Answer 13

1. Heart Attack
2. Coronary Artery Damage
3. Kidney Problems
4. Stroke
5. Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Question 14

Lab tests are performed before Angioplasty to derive (4):

Answer 14

1. Cardiac Enzymes
2. PT, PTT
3. Electrolytes
4. Creatinine and BUN

Question 15

Which drug is considered as an anti-diabetic agent that should be discontinued ?

Answer 15

Metformin

Question 16

It is advised that patients should take medicine that prevents _______ as a preoperative medication guideline

Answer 16

Vasospasm

Question 17

NPO must be done ______ before the procedure

Answer 17

6 to 8 Hours

Question 18

After the procedure, bed rest must be done for ______

Answer 18

4 to 6 Hours

Question 19

Legs must be maintained in ______ position

Answer 19

Straight

Question 20

Avoid _____ or _____ leg at hip level

Answer 20

Flexing or Bending

Question 21

Patients should be ______ before the procedure

Answer 21

Well-hydrated

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE

Patients should be restricted from consuming colored drinks during pre-procedural hydration.

Answer 22

TRUE

(Tubig lang tayo)

Question 23

TRUE OR FALSE

Medical history and physical examinations are not requisite before undertaking Angioplasty with Stenting

Answer 23

FALSE

Medical history and physical examinations are REQUISITE before undertaking Angioplasty with Stenting

Question 24

One example of an anticoagulant drug to be held is ______

Answer 24

Warfarin

Question 25

Which component of pre-procedure preparation is considered as a must ?

Answer 25

Signed Consent