Question 1
You are obtaining a SAMPLE history from your middle-aged patient. Which of the following medications may be an indication that your patient has a history of cardiac problems?
◦ Acetaminophen
◦ Nitroglycerin
◦ Ventolin
◦ Epinephrine auto-injector
Question 2
You are treating a 68-year-old female patient complaining of chest pain. Soon after you assist in administering nitroglycerin, she complains of feeling faint and lightheaded. Which of the following would be the best sequence of actions?
◦ Increase the amount of oxygen and administer a second dose of nitroglycerin.
◦ Advise the patient this is normal and administer a second dose of nitroglycerin.
◦ Lower the head of the stretcher and take the patient's vital signs.
◦ Administer activated charcoal to prevent further absorption of the nitroglycerin.