A 65-year-old man has generalized weakness and chest pressure. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any of his medication. The EMT should:
A) apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport.
B) administer up to 325 mg of aspirin if the patient is not allergic to it.
C) assist the patient with his nitroglycerin with medical control approval.
D) perform a secondary assessment and obtain baseline vital signs.
Answer: B) administer up to 325 mg of aspirin if the patient is not allergic to it.
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