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KTC-NITROGLYCERIN EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation

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-Guarantee passing score -10 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Class:

Answer:

Nitrate Question 2: Description:

Answer:

Nitroglycerin is a rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure, venous return, and cardiac workload.Question 3: Dosage/Route:

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• tablet (0.4mg) sublingual. May be repeated every 3-5 minutes up to 3 tablets, 0.4mg (1 spray) SL up

to 3 sprays CHECK BLOOD PRESSURE AFTER EACH ADMINISTRATION Question 4: Adverse Reactions:

Answer:

Headache, Hypotension, Nausea, Vomiting, Diaphoresis, Reflex tachycardia from vasodilation

Question 5: Drug Interactions:

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Incompatible with other drugs IV, Additive effects with other vasodilators Question 6: Indications:

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Chest pain associated with angina and AMI, Acute pulmonary edema Question 7: Precautions:

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Nitro is light sensitive and will lose potency when exposed to air, If given IV, must be mixed in glass bottle, DO NOT give any other drugs through the IV line

Question 8: Nitroglycerin's trade name

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Nitrostat Question 9: Onset/Duration:

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1-3 minutes; 30-60 minutes Question 10: Contraindications:

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Hypersensitivity, Hypotension(systolic under 100mmHg), Head Injury (cerebral Hemorrhage), Increased ICP, Severe anemia, Shock, Patients taking sildenafil (Viagra)