Which of the following medications is part of the acronym for treating an MI?

The correct answer is associated with the acronym MONA, which is commonly used in the context of treating a myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack. The term “MONA” stands for Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrates, and Aspirin, highlighting the primary treatments employed in the acute management of an MI.

Nitrates play a crucial role in the treatment of angina and myocardial infarction by dilating blood vessels, which reduces myocardial oxygen demand and improves blood flow to the heart muscle. This helps alleviate chest pain and can contribute to better outcomes for patients experiencing a heart attack.

While beta-blockers are also important medications in the overall management of an MI and can help reduce mortality in post-MI care, they are not part of the immediate acronym for acute treatment (MONA). Antidepressants and antihistamines are not relevant in the acute treatment of myocardial infarctions, as they do not address the immediate physiological needs of a heart under stress or damage.