Nitroglycerin

Question 1

What is the action of nitroglycerin?

Answer 1

Systemic/coronary vasodilator

Question 2

What conditions are treated by nitroglycerin?

Answer 2

Angina ,BP, CHF

Question 3

If nitroglycerin is given sublingually for angina pain and is not relieved, what should you do?

Answer 3

Give an additional tablet in five minutes. You can give up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes.
Activate EMS after first dose

Question 4

If nitroglycerin is given SL and the client complains of a stinging sensation is that normal?

Answer 4

Yes it means a tablet is fresh

Question 5

What is the number one complaint when taking nitroglycerin?

Answer 5

Headache

Question 6

What are other common side effects?

Answer 6

Hypotension tachycardia dizziness Syncope

Question 7

If a client has on a trans dermal pointman or nitroglycerin patch should you rotate size during application?

Answer 7

Yes to revent skin irritation

Question 8

Do not place a nitroglycerin patch over a?

Answer 8

Pacemaker

Question 9

You should take off the clients nitroglycerin patch before having a?

Answer 9

MRI scan

Question 10

Should a client take nitroglycerin prophylactically before sex?

Answer 10

Yes to prevent chest pain’s

Question 11

If your mail client is taking Viagra( sildenafil) what should you tell him?

Answer 11

Don’t take with nitroglycerin

Question 12

IV nitroglycerin and all IV dysrhythmics should be placed on an?

Answer 12

Infusion pump

Question 13

What is verapamil (isoptin) used for?

Answer 13

Blood pressure & angina