This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: When are sustained-release nitroglycerin tablets administered? a. Once a day b. At bedtime c. ... (Read 30 times)

daltonest1984

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
When are sustained-release nitroglycerin tablets administered?
 
  a. Once a day
  b. At bedtime
  c. When symptoms of acute angina appear
  d. Every 8 to 12 hours

Question 2

How frequently are nitroglycerin tablets discarded and prescriptions refilled?c
 
  a. Monthly
  b. Every 3 months
  c. Every 6 months
  d. Yearly



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kimmy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Sustained-release nitroglycerin tablets are usually taken on an empty stomach every 8 to 12 hours. If gastritis develops, it may be necessary to take these tablets with food. To be effective, sustained-release nitroglycerin must be taken more often. Sustained-release nitroglycerin is taken to prevent angina; waiting until symptoms occur decreases its effectiveness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Every 6 months, the nitroglycerin prescription should be refilled and the old tablets safely discarded. Nitroglycerin has a longer shelf life than 1 or 3 months but does not have a shelf life as long as 1 year.





 

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library