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Diane

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When instructing a patient on the use of a nitroglycerin patch, what should the patient be taught regarding the advantage of the nitroglycerin patch?
 
  A) It is only administered one time per week.
  B) It is more effective than the tablets.
  C) It has a longer duration of action.
  D) It has a faster action than the tablets.

Question 2

A patient is allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Which of the following medications is contraindicated due to cross-hypersensitivity reactions?
 
  A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  B) Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn)
  C) Morphine sulfate (MS Contin)
  D) Naloxone (Narcan)


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kingfahad97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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When applied topically, nitroglycerin is absorbed directly into the systemic circulation. Absorption occurs at a slower rate and has a longer duration of action. The topical form is usually administered more frequently than one time per week. It is not more effective than the tablets. It does not have a faster action.

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In people who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to aspirin, all nonaspirin NSAIDs are contraindicated because cross-hypersensitivity reactions may occur with any drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not have cross-sensitivity with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) because it is not an NSAID. Morphine sulfate (MS Contin) does not have a cross-sensitivity to aspirin because it is an opioid, not an NSAID. Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid antagonist and does not have cross-sensitivity with aspirin.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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