Nitroglycerine

Question 1

Nitro Class

Answer 1

Nitrate, vasodilator

Question 2

Nitro Action

Answer 2

Relaxes vascular smooth muscle to cause vasodilation while also reducing blood pressure, preload, afterload and myocardial oxygen demand through increased coronary artery perfusion.

Question 3

Nitro Indications

Answer 3

Cardiac chest pain, acute coronary syndromes (ACS), pulmonary edema associated with CHF, hypertensive emergencies

Question 4

Nitro Contraindications

Answer 4

Erectile dysfunction drugs <24 hrs, Head Injury, Cerebral hemorrhage, Hypersensitivity, Hypotension <90, Right ventricular infarction

Question 5

Nitro Adult Dose

Answer 5

SL: 0.4 mg, repeat in 3-5 min PRN, 3 doses max 1.2mg;

TD: 0.5–2 inches paste

IVPB: 10–20 mcg/min titrated to effect

Question 6

Nitro Side Effects

Answer 6

Diaphoresis, Dizziness, Flushing, Heartburn, Nausea, Orthostatic hypotension, Palpitations, Vomiting

Question 7

Nitro Onset/Duration:

Answer 7

1-3 min

20-30 min

Question 8

Nitro Pedi Dose

Answer 8

Not Recommended