A 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is recommende...

Question

A 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is recommended as first-line pharmacological prophylaxis to reduce angina symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

Short-acting nitrate (e.g., GTN spray)

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Long-acting nitrate (e.g., isosorbide mononitrate)

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Ranolazine

Answer

Nicorandil

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Stable angina

A 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is recommended as first-line pharmacological prophylaxis to reduce angina symptoms?