An order that reads “Nitrostat 1 tab SL q 5 min ´ 3 PRN chest pain” should be interpreted as ______.

a. Nitrostat 1 tablet subcutaneously every 5 minims for 3 minutes as needed for chest pain.
b. Nitrostat 1 tablet suppository every 5 minutes for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.
c. Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes, 3 times as needed for chest pain.
d. Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minims for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.


c. Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes, 3 times as needed for chest pain.

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