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daltonest1984

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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



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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.





 

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