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leo leo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following is a nitrate compound that is used therapeutically to relieve acute attacks of angina?
 
  1. Quinidine sulfate
  2. Nitroglycerin
  3. Digitalis
  4. Minoxidil

Question 2

The LPN is teaching a patient about the side effects of her hypertension medication. The nurse tells the patient about all the side effects of this medication because of which research factors?
 
  1. Medications are hard to recognize by color and shape only.
  2. Patients want to be able to discuss their medications.
  3. Patients must be able to recognize side effects correctly.
  4. Medication names are easier to pronounce.


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

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Rapid-acting nitrates are used mostly to relieve pain in acute angina.

Answer to Question 2

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Research has shown that those patients who are given more information are better able to cor-rectly recognize side effects should they occur.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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