Nitroglycerin Tablets/Spray

Question 1

Nitroglycerin Class:

Answer 1

Vasodilator

Question 2

Nitroglycerin Indications:

Answer 2

Cardiac Chest Pain

Question 3

Nitroglycerin Dose:

Answer 3

0.4mg spray or tablet; may repeat every five min. 3 doses max

Question 4

Nitroglycerin Route:

Answer 4

Sublingual(under the tongue)

Question 5

Nitroglycerin Contraindications:

Answer 5

1. Decreased LOC
2. Hypotension
3. ED use< 24 hrs.
4. Head Injury