The nurse is preparing to administer this coronary vasodilator by inhalation:

a. amyl nitrite. c. propranolol.
b. nitroglycerin. d. nicotinic acid.


ANS: A

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A Correct: Amyl nitrate is administered by inhalation.
B Incorrect: Nitroglycerin is not administered by inhalation.
C Incorrect: Propranolol is not administered by inhalation.
D Incorrect: Nicotinic acid is not administered by inhalation.

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