The client is prescribed 0.4 mg nitroglycerin translingual spray 10-15 minutes prior to exercise. The pharmacy supplies the spray with 400 mcg/metered dose. The client should:
a. use one metered dose/dose
b. use two metered doses/dose
c. ask the pharmacy to supply his prescribed dose.
d. ask the health care provider to prescribe what the pharmacy supplies.
ANS: A
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A Correct: 0.4 mg = 400 mcg so client should use one metered dose/dose.
B Incorrect: This would provide twice the prescribed dose.
C Incorrect: This is not necessary, as both the prescribed and supplied doses are the same.
D Incorrect: This is not necessary, as both the prescribed and supplied doses are the same.
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