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jeatrice

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Isosorbide dinitrate is a long-acting nitrate given twice daily. The schedule for administration is 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. because:
 
  1. Long-acting forms have a higher risk for toxicity.
  2. Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect.
  3. It must be taken with milk or food.
  4. Nitrate tolerance can develop.

Question 2

Beta blockers are especially helpful for patients with exertional angina who also have:
 
  1. Arrhythmias
  2. Hypothyroidism
  3. Hyperlipidemia
  4. Atherosclerosis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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