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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who took 3 nitroglycerin tablets sublingually for chest pain. The client reports relief from the chest pain but now he is experiencing a headache. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A headache is an expected adverse effect of the medication. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator commonly used to relieve chest pain. Headache is a common side effect due to vasodilation, which can cause a mild headache. It is not an indication of an allergy (
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A) as it is a known side effect and does not involve the immune system. Headache does not indicate tolerance (
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C) as it is not a sign of decreased effectiveness over time. It is not likely due to anxiety (
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D) as the headache is a known physiological response to the medication.
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