Physiological Adaptation Q 103

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Which of the following treatments is a suitable surgical intervention for a client with unstable angina?

  

     A. Cardiac catheterization

     B. Echocardiogram

     C. Nitroglycerin

     D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

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PTCA can alleviate the blockage and restore blood flow and oxygenation.

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Option A: Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic tool – not a treatment. It is a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain cardiovascular conditions.

Option B: An echocardiogram is a non-invasive diagnostic test. It is a graphic outline of the heart’s movement.

Option C: Nitroglycerin is an oral sublingual medication. It is a vasodilatory drug used primarily to provide relief from anginal chest pain.

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