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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been given a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. What instructions regarding administration of nitroglycerin ointment should the health care provider give the patient?
 
  a. Apply the ointment to nonhairy or unbroken skin areas.
  b. Use the special applicator paper or any other thin paper.
  c. Systematically rotate the time of day that the paste is applied.
  d. Use the fingers to spread the ointment across the skin.

Question 2

A patient wishes to engage in vigorous exercise such as a tennis game, but usually experiences chest pain during the game. Which of the following drugs should the health care provider instruct this client to take before engaging in this activity?
 
  a. Verapamil (Isoptin)
  b. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
  c. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  d. Nadolol (Corgard)


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parshano

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Topical formulations can be applied anywhere on the body surface, but the skin should be clean, dry, and free of hair.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nitroglycerin may be used for long-term prevention of chronic anginal attacks.


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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