ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is a fast-acting medication used to relieve angina symptoms. Choosing option D shows understanding because nitroglycerin should provide relief within 5 minutes if the medication is effective. This rapid onset is crucial in managing acute angina attacks. Taking the medication every 10 minutes (
C) could lead to overdose and severe side effects. Slow heart rate (
A) is not a common side effect of nitroglycerin. Taking with food (
B) may delay absorption and reduce effectiveness.
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