A Patient with a Non-ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) Is Receiving

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient with a non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is receiving heparin. What is the purpose of the heparin?

• A) Platelet aggregation is enhanced by IV heparin infusion.
• B) Heparin will dissolve the clot that is blocking blood flow to the heart.
• C) Coronary artery plaque size and adherence are decreased with heparin.
• D) Heparin will prevent the development of new clots in the coronary arteries.

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Definitions:

Enteric Nervous System

A part of the nervous system specifically dedicated to governing the gastrointestinal system, often referred to as the "second brain."

Digestive Functions

The biological processes involved in breaking down food into absorbable nutrients and eliminating waste.

CNS

The central nervous system, composed of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), in response to stress.