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Flashcards in OTC Deck (7)
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1
Q

Symptoms of MI

A
Central chest pain radiating to neck, arms, jaw
Clammy sweating skin
Pallor and or bluish lips
N&V
Rapid/irregular pulse
Anxiety
2
Q

Differential diagnosis for MI

A

Pluerisy, pneumonia, indigestion

3
Q

What might you give someone with an MI while you wait for an ambulance

A

GTN

Aspirin to chew on… Apparently…

4
Q

What might you give someone with angina

A

GTN

You wouldn’t necessarily called 999

5
Q

Symptoms of HF

A
Pinkish froth cough (pulmonary oedema)
Oedema (legs, ankles, abdo)
Weight loss
Fatigue and SOB
Cough a few hours after lying down and elegised by sitting up
6
Q

Can you buy asp low dose OTC

A

Yes but antiplatelet therapy should only be initiated by a doctor

7
Q

Which one of these medications interacts with simvastatin… Amiodarone, aspirin or verapamil

What is the interaction and what action should you take?

A

Verapamil