What are the differences between a transmural [e.g., full thickness] MI and asubendocardial [e.g., partial thickness] MI?

2. How are these differences depicted on the ECG?

3. What are the areas of infarction?

4.Correlate the location and area involved with the part of the coronary circulationinvolved:a. Right coronary arteryb. Left anterior descending arteryc. Left circumflex artery

5.Why does the younger person who has a severe MI usually have more seriousimpairment than an older person?

6. Why is it common for the temperature to rise in the first 24 hours following an AMI?

7. What is the most common complication following an AMI? Why?

8.Correlate the area of infarction and the side effects/complications most commonlyseen:a. Inferior wall damageb. Lateral wall damagec. Anterior wall damaged. Posterior wall damage

9.What are the serum cardiac markers used in diagnosing an AMI? When do their levelspeak? When do their levels return to normal?

10.Thrombolytic therapy should be instituted within how many hours of the onset of painto be of most benefit? What are the nursing implications and management of thepatient receiving thrombolytic therapy?

11. Identify the contraindications for thrombolytic therapy:a. Absoluteb. Relative

12.What are the major drug classifications the nurse would anticipate a patient withACS receiving? For each of the classifications, identify the action and key nursingimplications.

13.Outline the components of a teaching plan for a patient with ACS and successfulrevascularization via PTCA.

14. What is the half life of Amiodarone? Why is this important to know?