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Title: A patient has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a prescription for sublingual ...
Post by: Blittle5 on Sep 11, 2022
A patient has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. When teaching the patient how to use sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse will include which instruction?


▸ Take up to 5 doses at 15-minute intervals for an angina attack.

▸ If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for maximal effect.

▸ If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet, call 911 immediately.

▸ Wait 1 minute between doses of sublingual tablets, up to 3 doses.


Title: A patient has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a prescription for sublingual ...
Post by: yoorimchi on Sep 11, 2022
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