Hypotension following administration of sublingual nitroglycerin ...

[MirandaLo]

Hypotension following administration of sublingual nitroglycerin usually lasts between 30-60 minutes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The nurse teaching the client with angina about how to treat an acute anginal attacks instructs the client to:
 
  a. take one nitroglycerin tablet sublingual up to three tablets 5 minutes apart; call 911 after the third tablet, if pain does not subside.
  b. swallow three nitroglycerin tablets, followed by three additional tablets sublingual; call 911, if pain is not relieved.
  c. place transdermal patch on the chest over the heart after calling 911.
  d. take three nitroglycerin tablets 15 minutes apart; call the health care provider, if pain is not relieved.

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is the protocol for acute anginal attacks.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route or number of doses.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route or sequence.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate protocol.

[MirandaLo]

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[cpetit11]

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