The provider orders nitroglycerin 0.2 mg SL times 1 dose. How does the nurse give the medication?
a. Absorbed via the mucosa under the tongue
b. Oral absorption through the GI tract
c. Absorbed via the mucosa in the cheek
d. Rectal absorption in the mucosal membranes
a. Absorbed via the mucosa under the tongue
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a. Sublingual drug forms are absorbed slowly via the mucosa under the tongue. The client does not swallow the tablet. There are many forms of sublingual medicines such as nitroglycerin preparations, migraine medications, and over-the-counter allergy preparations.
b. Sublingual drug forms are not absorbed through the GI tract.
c. Drug forms absorbed via the buccal mucosa involve the check and the gums.
d. Sublingual drug forms are not absorbed rectally.
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