If a myocardial infarction is suspected, the patient should be treated with nitroglycerin.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Although nitroglycerin does not relieve the pain of a myocardial infarction, it should be administered regardless because several heart conditions present similar symptoms; using nitroglycerin will thus aid in the diagnosis.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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a. 62281 b. 62269 c. 62270 d. 62272