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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using nitroglycerin in a patient with HTN after pain management in ACS or CHF?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using nitroglycerin in a patient with HTN after pain management in ACS or CHF?
- Hypotension
- Severe bradycardia
- Use of erectile dysfunction drugs within the past 48 hours (correct)
- Tachycardia
What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?
What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?
- Relaxes vascular smooth muscle by an unknown mechanism (correct)
- Potent vasoconstrictor
- Increases preload and afterload
- Decreases peripheral vascular resistance
What is the peak effect time for sublingual nitroglycerin administration?
What is the peak effect time for sublingual nitroglycerin administration?
- < 60 minutes
- < 5 minutes (correct)
- < 15 minutes
- < 30 minutes
Which adverse effect is associated with nitroglycerin use?
Which adverse effect is associated with nitroglycerin use?
What is a potential precaution to consider when administering nitroglycerin?
What is a potential precaution to consider when administering nitroglycerin?
When considering the duration of action, which form of nitroglycerin has a longer-lasting effect?
When considering the duration of action, which form of nitroglycerin has a longer-lasting effect?
If a patient has had recent use of extended-release erectile dysfunction drugs, how long should one wait before administering nitroglycerin?
If a patient has had recent use of extended-release erectile dysfunction drugs, how long should one wait before administering nitroglycerin?
Which physiological parameters does nitroglycerin act to decrease?
Which physiological parameters does nitroglycerin act to decrease?
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