As initial step in treating a client with angina, the physician prescribes nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3 mg given sublingually. This drug’s principal effects are produced by:*1 pointa. Antispasmodic effects on the pericardiumb. Vasodilation of peripheral vasculaturec. Causing an increased myocardial oxygend. Improved conductivity in the myocardium

The nurse teaches the client with angina about the common expected side effects of nitroglycerin, including *1 pointA. HeadacheB. High blood pressureC. Shortness of breathD. Stomach cramps

our order reads as follows: Nitroglycerin 0.3 mg SL every five minutes prn chest pain. How are you giving this medication?

NITROGLICERINA en el campo de la medicina, es una sustancia que se usa como medicamento para tratar ciertas afecciones cardíacas y para ensanchar las aberturas de los vasos sanguíneos. Verdadero / Falso(Una válida) Verdadero Falso

A client being treated for an acute myocardial infarction is to receive tissue plasminogen activator (Genevase).  The nurse would be correct in providing which explanation to the client regarding the purpose of this drug? *1 pointA. This "nitrate" promotes vasodilation of the coronary arteries.B. This "clot buster" dissolves clots within a coronary artery.C. This "blood thinner" will help prevent the formation of a new clot.D. This "volume expander" improves myocardial perfusion by increasing output.

The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with aortic stenosis appropriate strategies for attempting to relieve the symptom of angina without drugs. What should the nurse teach the patient?*1 pointA) To eat a small meal before taking nitroglycerinB) To drink a glass of milk before taking nitroglycerinC) To engage in 15 minutes of light exercise before taking nitroglycerinD) To rest and relax before taking nitroglycerin