Nitroglycerin

Question 1

What is the action of nitroglycerin?

Answer 1

Systemic/coronary vasodilation

Question 2

What conditions are treated by nitroglycerin?

Answer 2

Angina, BP, CHF

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

If nitroglycerin is given Sl and the client complains of a stinging sensations, is that normal?

Answer 4

Yes, it means the 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, and syncope

Question 7

If a client has on a transdermal ointment or nitroglycerin patch, should you rotate sites during application

Answer 7

Yes, to prevent skin irritation

Question 8

Do not place a nitroglycerin patch over a _____

Answer 8

Pacemaker

Question 9

You should take off the client’s nitroglycerin patch before having a _____ scan

Answer 9

MRI

Question 10

Should a client take nitroglycerin prophylactically before sex?

Answer 10

Yes, to prevent chest pain

Question 11

If your male 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 a ____ ____

Answer 12

Infusion pump

Question 13

What is verapamil (Isoptin) used for?

Answer 13

Blood pressure and angina