Study case 8 | Nursing homework help
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, this patient should be prescribed aspirin, a statin medication (such as atorvastatin or rosuvastatin), and if indicated by risk factors an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Additionally, the patient should also receive lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation, weight loss, exercise, and healthy diet.