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What is the recommended first-line antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Ticagrelor

Prasugrel

Which of the following medications should be administered within 12 hours of symptom onset in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?

Aspirin

Nitroglycerin

Morphine

Clopidogrel

What is the target door-to-needle time for fibrinolysis in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?

Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of fibrinolysis in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Active bleeding

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

Hyperlipidemia

What is the recommended initial dose of aspirin for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

75 mg

150 mg

300 mg

500 mg

Which of the following medications should be administered within 24 hours of hospital admission in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Heparin

Statins

What is the recommended target blood pressure for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following is a common symptom of acute coronary syndrome?

Chest pain or discomfort

Headache

Abdominal bloating

Joint pain

What is the recommended initial management strategy for patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome?

Administer aspirin and oxygen

Perform an electrocardiogram

Start intravenous nitroglycerin

Order cardiac biomarker testing

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing acute coronary syndrome?

Smoking

Obesity

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus

What is the recommended duration of dual antiplatelet therapy following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)?

Which of the following is a potential complication of acute coronary syndrome?

Myocardial infarction

Heart failure

Stroke

Pneumonia

What is the recommended target LDL cholesterol level for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following imaging modalities is recommended for risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Coronary angiography

Echocardiography

Magnetic resonance imaging

Computed tomography angiography

What is the recommended initial dose of clopidogrel for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

300 mg

75 mg

150 mg

600 mg

Which of the following is a potential side effect of fibrinolytic therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Bleeding

Allergic reaction

Hypotension

Renal failure

What is the recommended target heart rate for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following medications should be administered within 24 hours of hospital admission in patients with unstable angina?

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Heparin

Beta-blockers

What is the recommended target HbA1c level for patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following is a potential complication of fibrinolytic therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Reinfarction

Stroke

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Cardiac arrhythmias

What is the recommended target systolic blood pressure for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following medications should be administered within 24 hours of hospital admission in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Beta-blockers

Statins

What is the recommended target total cholesterol level for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of beta-blocker therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Bradycardia

Fatigue

Hyperkalemia

Bronchospasm

What is the recommended target diastolic blood pressure for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following medications should be administered within 24 hours of hospital admission in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Beta-blockers

Heparin

What is the recommended target body mass index (BMI) for patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of statin therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome?

Myopathy

Liver dysfunction

Hyperglycemia

Hypotension

What is the recommended target heart rate for patients with acute coronary syndrome during exercise?

Which of the following medications should be administered within 24 hours of hospital admission in patients with stable angina?

Aspirin

Beta-blockers

Calcium channel blockers

Nitrates

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