A patient wishes to engage in vigorous exercise such as a tennis game, but usually experiences chest pain during the game. Which of the following drugs should the health care provider instruct this client to take before engaging in this activity?
a. Verapamil (Isoptin)
b. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
c. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
d. Nadolol (Corgard)
ANS: B
Nitroglycerin may be used for long-term prevention of chronic anginal attacks.
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