Nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation
2
Q
Indications
A
Chest pain of cardiac origin with medical direction approval
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Use of sexual enhancement drugs in the last 48 hours, SBP<90, significant decrease in SBP after 1st dose, HR<50 or >100, suspected brain injury, Pediatrics, pt has taken 3 doses prior to arrival.
4
Q
Dose
A
0.4mg
5
Q
Route
A
Sublingual
6
Q
Side Effects
A
Headache, dizziness, syncope, hypotension
