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Angina Pectoris — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
Chest pain, no muscle death
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Angina Pectoris on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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Types
Key facts- Stable: exertion, relieved by rest
- Unstable: at rest, worsening
- Variant: vasospasm at rest
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Signs
What to look for- Pressure/tightness < 15 min
- Relieved by rest + nitro
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Meds
Key numbers- Nitro SL q5min x3, then call
- Sit down, no Viagra w/ nitro
- Beta-blockers, CCBs, ASA
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Report
Notify / act now- Pain unrelieved = possible MI
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Quick Tip
Stable angina is triggered by exertion, emotion, heavy meals, or cold and is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin within minutes.
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