Author Question: Before nitroglycerin is administered, you should ensure that: a. nitroglycerin is in fact ... (Read 31 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Before nitroglycerin is administered, you should ensure that:

a. nitroglycerin is in fact prescribed for the patient.
b. the patient rates his chest pain as at least 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
c. the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 110 mmHg.
d. the patient is standing.

Question 2

When assisting a patient to take a nitroglycerin tablet, it is:

a. placed under the tongue.
b. swallowed with only an ounce of water.
c. chewed and then allowed to dissolve slowly.
d. placed between the cheek and teeth.