When would it be MOST appropriate for a patient to take his or her prescribed nitroglycerin?

A. sharp chest pain that lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes
B. an acute onset of dizziness during a period of exertion
C. chest pain that does not immediately subside with rest
D. difficulty breathing that awakens the patient from sleep


Answer: C. chest pain that does not immediately subside with rest

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What is a problem associated with lowering the inspiratory flow when attempting to overcome obstructive inhomogeneities in a patient's lungs during mechanical ventilation?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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