A nursing student asks the staff nurse which of the following medications would be least effective as a monotherapy in treating acute anginal pain. The nurse responds appropriately with:
a. "propranolol." c. "nitroglycerin."
b. "amyl nitrite." d. "isosorbide dinitrate."
ANS: A
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A Correct: Propranolol is more effective when used with a nitrate.
B Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.
C Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.
D Incorrect: This is a nitrate and effective in treating acute anginal pain.
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