Nitroglycerin

Question 1

Nitroglycerin

name

Answer 1

Nitrostat

Question 2

Nitroglycerin

Class

Answer 2

Nitrate

Question 3

Nitroglycerin

Description

Answer 3

Nitro is a rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure, venous return and cardiac workload

Question 4

Nitroglycerin

Indication

Answer 4

Chest pain associated with angina and acute myocardial infarction, and acute pulmonary edema

Question 5

Nitroglycerin

Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity, tolerance to nitrates, severe anemia, head trauma, hypotension, increased ICP, patients taking ED drugs, glaucoma and shock

Question 6

Nitroglycerin

Precautions

Answer 6

May induce headache that is sometimes severe. Nitro is light sensitive and will lose potency when exposed to the air

Question 7

Nitroglycerin

Dosage/Route

Answer 7

1 tablet (0.4mg/1-150gr) SL. May be repeated/ 3-5 mins up to 3 doses or 1 inch of topical ointment