Cardiac Labs
This lab is the gold standard for diagnosing an MI.
What is Troponin?
This sublingual medication relieves angina but commonly causes headaches.
What is Nitroglycerin?
Right-sided heart failure often causes this visible neck vein finding.
What is Jugular Vein Distention?
This test uses ultrasound to assess heart structure and valve function.
What is an Echocardiogram?
The “O” in MONA stands for this.
What is Oxygen?
This cardiac enzyme rises 3–6 hours after MI but returns to baseline in 2–3 days.
What is CK-MB?
This medication is used to treat symptomatic bradycardia.
What is Atropine?
This condition is marked by muffled heart sounds, JVD, and hypotension.
What is Cardiac Tamponade?
During this procedure, access is usually through the femoral or radial artery.
What is Cardiac Catheterization (Angiography)?
Warfarin is monitored using this lab test.
What is INR?
This protein rises quickly after MI but is not specific to cardiac damage.
What is Myoglobin?
This beta-blocker is commonly used after MI to reduce cardiac workload.
What is Metoprolol?
In this valvular disorder, the aortic valve is stiff and doesn’t open properly.
What is aortic stenosis?
After cardiac cath, the patient must stay in this position to allow vessel healing.
What is supine with legs straight?
This loop diuretic requires careful monitoring of potassium levels.
What is Furosemide?
This peptide is released from stretched ventricles and is elevated in heart failure.
What is BNP?
This antiarrhythmic drug is used for both atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.
What is Amiodarone?
This condition occurs when oxygen demand exceeds supply, often treated with MONA.
What is Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
This open-heart surgery uses a vein graft to bypass blocked arteries.
What is CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)?
The first intervention for a client with cardiogenic pulmonary edema is this.
What is administer Oxygen?
This inflammatory marker, often elevated in cardiovascular disease, is abbreviated as CRP.
What is C-reactive protein?
This calcium channel blocker can cause constipation and is used for SVT.
What is Verapamil?
This genetic disorder causes ischemic pain crises due to sickled red blood cells.
What is Sickle Cell Disease (Crisis)?
This device provides mechanical circulatory support and may bridge to heart transplant.
What is an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)?
This vasopressor, brand name Levophed, is used in shock to increase BP.
What is Norepinephrine?