Nitroglycerine Paste Flashcards

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Nitro Paste

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  • First Nitro dose is spray or tab. Then apply 1” nitro paste on application paper
  • Place the paper, nitro toward patient, on the anterior chest wall of the patient
  • CONTACT BASE for physician order to increase dosage for larger patients
  • BP to be checked every 15 min
  • Remove application paper and wipe the patient’s skin if systolic BP less than 100, signs of hypotension, or signs of allergic reaction
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