Question

A 17-year-old boy presents with chest pain after using cocaine. ECG shows ST elevation in multiple leads. What is the most appropriate initial medication to relieve chest pain and reduce myocardial ischaemia?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine and nitrates

Answer

Beta blocker

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IV morphine only

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Aspirin only

Answer

Thrombolysis without other therapy

Practice question

A 17-year-old boy presents with chest pain after using cocaine. ECG shows ST elevation in multiple leads. What is the most appropriate initial medication to relieve chest pain and reduce myocardial ischaemia?