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Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Stat) Class and Indications Quiz
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Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Stat) Class and Indications Quiz

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What is the primary action of nitroglycerin?

  • Reducing vascular smooth muscle tone (correct)
  • Constricting coronary arteries
  • Increasing myocardial oxygen demand
  • Decreasing blood pressure
  • What are the indications for using nitroglycerin?

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Pulmonary edema associated with CHF (correct)
  • Severe hypertension (SBP > 200mmHg)
  • Hypertensive emergencies
  • What are the contraindications for using nitroglycerin?

  • Recent use of erectile dysfunction drugs (correct)
  • SBP > 160mmHg
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Volume overload
  • What are the side effects associated with nitroglycerin use?

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