A 66-year-old with suspected ACS has a normal initial hs‑cTn but continues to have chest pain. What is appropriate analgesia?...

Question

A 66-year-old with suspected ACS has a normal initial hs‑cTn but continues to have chest pain. What is appropriate analgesia?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin if not hypotensive and no PDE‑5 inhibitors

Answer

NSAIDs for pain control

Answer

High‑dose COX‑2 inhibitors

Answer

No analgesia until troponin rises

Answer

Morphine only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): ACS Symptom Relief