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A patient with an acute anterior wall MI presents with an S3 gallop and the following values:
Which drug therapy would be most appropriate for this patient?
Suggested Answer: C
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In the setting of an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI) with an S3 gallop, the patient is likely experiencing heart failure and possibly acute pulmonary edema. The appropriate treatment includes vasodilators to reduce afterload and diuretics to decrease preload and pulmonary congestion. This combination helps to improve cardiac output and reduce the workload on the heart. Reference: CCRN Exam Handbook, AACN, page 20, section on Cardiovascular.
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Emilio
10 months ago
I was surprised to see A as the answer, thought it would be more complex!
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Mee
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? What if the patient can't tolerate inotropes?
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Lynelle
11 months ago
Agreed, A is the best choice for managing heart failure symptoms.
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Derick
11 months ago
I think C could work too, but not as effective.
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Cordell
11 months ago
Definitely A, vasodilators and positive inotropes are key here.
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Rolande
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards vasodilators and diuretics, but I’m worried about the patient's hemodynamics.
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Hyman
12 months ago
This question feels familiar; I think we had a similar one about managing heart failure after an MI.
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Alpha
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think vasodilators might help reduce preload in this case.
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Azalee
1 year ago
I remember studying that S3 gallops can indicate heart failure, so maybe we should consider positive inotropes?
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Lashunda
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards option A - vasodilators and positive inotropes. The S3 gallop suggests the heart is struggling to pump effectively, so we need something to boost contractility while also reducing afterload. Vasodilators and inotropes seem like the best approach here.
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Frankie
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The patient has an acute anterior wall MI, which means the left ventricle is likely affected. The S3 gallop and lab values indicate impaired cardiac function. So we need a therapy that will support the heart without increasing myocardial oxygen demand. I'd go with option C - vasodilators and diuretics.
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Naomi
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The patient has an acute MI, but the question is asking about drug therapy. I'm not sure if I should focus more on the MI or the heart failure presentation. Maybe I should review my notes on post-MI management.
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Leatha
1 year ago
This looks like a classic case of acute heart failure following an MI. The S3 gallop and the lab values indicate left ventricular dysfunction, so I'd go with option A - vasodilators and positive inotropes to improve cardiac output.
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Malika
2 years ago
I think vasopressors and calcium-channel blockers might be the best option here.
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Catalina
2 years ago
I would go with vasodilators and diuretics, considering the patient's condition.
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Jennifer
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe vasopressors and beta-blockers would be more suitable.
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Kristeen
2 years ago
I think the most appropriate drug therapy would be vasodilators and positive inotropes.
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Von
2 years ago
Haha, this is like a classic CCRN question! I'm going with C too. Gotta love those diuretics and vasodilators.
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Viola
2 years ago
I was debating between A and C, but I'm going with C as well. Vasodilators to reduce afterload and diuretics to reduce preload seem like the most appropriate approach for this patient.
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Junita
2 years ago
C is definitely the way to go. It will help improve the patient's condition.
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Lorean
2 years ago
I agree, reducing afterload with vasodilators and preload with diuretics seems like the right choice.
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Lauran
2 years ago
I think C is the best option too. Vasodilators and diuretics make sense for this patient.
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Nu
2 years ago
Hmm, I think C) vasodilators and diuretics would be the best choice here. The S3 gallop indicates heart failure, so we need to focus on reducing preload and afterload.
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Nettie
2 years ago
Vasopressors and calcium-channel blockers could also help improve cardiac function in this case.
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Lili
2 years ago
I think vasodilators and diuretics would be better to address the underlying heart failure.
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Dulce
2 years ago
Wouldn't vasopressors and beta-blockers be more appropriate to improve cardiac output?
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Francesco
2 years ago
I agree, C) vasodilators and diuretics would help reduce the workload on the heart.