A client has been prescribed nitroglycerin SL tablets to prevent or minimize anginal attacks before stressful events. Which statements are accurate instruction regarding the use of nitroglycerin SL?
a. Air, heat, and moisture will affect its potency.
b. Repeat every 5 minutes, if needed, for 15 minutes.
c. If pain is not relieved or worsens 5 minutes after a dose, EMS should be activated.
d. Nitroglycerin must be stored only in plastic containers.
e. Nitroglycerin only comes in sublingual tablets.
b. Repeat every 5 minutes, if needed, for 15 minutes.
c. If pain is not relieved or worsens 5 minutes after a dose, EMS should be activated.
d. Nitroglycerin must be stored only in plastic containers.
FEEDBACK:
a. Plastic containers can absorb the medication, and air, heat, or moisture can cause loss of potency.
b. Nitroglycerin SL should be repeated Q 5 minutes, if needed, for 15 minutes. .
c. When using nitroglycerin SL, if pain is not relieved or worsens 5 minutes after a dose, EMS should be activated. .
d. Nitroglycerin SL must be stored only in glass containers. .
e. Nitroglycerin comes in sublingual sprays, ointment, patches, and intravenous formulas.
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