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cdr_15

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A patient is experiencing chest pain and administers her nitroglycerin sublingually. When should the patient expect to notice relief of her chest pain?
 
  A) 1 to 3 minutes
  B) 5 to 10 minutes
  C) 15 to 20 minutes
  D) 30 to 60 minutes

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is taking isoniazid and rifampin (Rifadin) for the treatment of active tuberculosis. The patient should be taught that an improvement in symptoms will likely be noticed within
 
  A) 48 hours.
  B) a week to 10 days.
  C) 2 to 3 weeks.
  D) 4 to 6 weeks.



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Answer to Question 1

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When given sublingually, nitroglycerin is absorbed directly into the systemic circulation and acts within 1 to 3 minutes. If the medication has not produced an effect in 5 minutes, it should be repeated. The nitroglycerin tablets have an onset of action of 1 to 3 minutes, not 5 to 60 minutes.

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Therapeutic effects are usually apparent with the first 2 to 3 weeks of drug therapy for active TB.




cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


mcarey591

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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