The physiologic effects of nitroglycerin when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain include:
A) increased myocardial oxygen consumption.
B) decreased preload and coronary vasodilation.
C) coronary vasoconstriction and increased preload.
D) increased afterload and peripheral vasodilation.
Answer: B) decreased preload and coronary vasodilation.
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