Angina

1. Which of the following best describes stable angina?

• A. Chest pain that occurs only at night

• B. Chest pain that is unpredictable and increases in severity

• C. Chest pain that occurs with exertion and is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin

• D. Chest pain that occurs randomly without any physical activity

2. The primary cause of angina pectoris is:

• A. Heart valve regurgitation

• B. Atherosclerotic narrowing of coronary arteries

• C. Cardiac tamponade

• D. Pericardial effusion

3. Which of the following is a key difference between stable and unstable angina?

• A. Stable angina usually lasts longer than 30 minutes

• B. Unstable angina does not respond consistently to nitroglycerin

• C. Stable angina occurs at rest

• D. Unstable angina is always associated with a myocardial infarction

4. A nurse is educating a patient about nitroglycerin use for angina. What should the patient be advised to do?

• A. Take nitroglycerin on a full stomach only

• B. Lie down after taking it due to risk of dizziness

• C. Store nitroglycerin in the refrigerator

• D. Discard nitroglycerin after one year of opening

5. Which of the following statements about angina is true?

• A. Angina always causes permanent damage to heart muscle

• B. Women often present with classic chest pain in angina

• C. Oxygen demand-supply mismatch is central to angina

• D. Angina cannot be managed with lifestyle changes