Author Question: After teaching a client about how to use translingual nitroglycerin spray, the nurse determines that ... (Read 61 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After teaching a client about how to use translingual nitroglycerin spray, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) I need to shake the canister before use.
B) I will place one to two metered doses under my tongue at the start of an attack.
C) I'm not to use this form to prevent an attack.
D) I should not exceed three metered doses in 15 minutes.
E) I can spray the drug onto or under the tongue.

Question 2

A nurse instructs a client who is taking oral nitrates to store the drug in which manner? Select all that apply.

A) In its original container
B) With the container lid tightly sealed
C) With other medications in the container
D) In a plastic pill box so doses are not missed
E) Away from light exposure

elyse44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Nitroglycerin translingual spray can be used prophylactically 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that precipitate an anginal attack. The client should not shake the canister before use. At the onset of an anginal attack, the client should spray one or two metered doses onto or under the tongue and not exceed three metered doses within 15 minutes. The client should clean the canister as directed on the package.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
The proper storage of oral nitroglycerin includes keeping tablets and capsules in their original container, never mixing oral nitroglycerin with other drugs in a container, never storing oral nitroglycerin in a plastic container, keeping the drug away from light, and always replacing the container tightly and as soon as the drug is removed.