Pharmacology & Dosage Calculation

After teaching a 54-year-old patient with angina on how to take nitroglycerin sublingual PRN, which of the…

After teaching a 54-year-old patient with angina on how to take nitroglycerin sublingual PRN, which of the following statements reflects the patient's understanding?

  1. A I have to take this medication once I need it only الإجابة الصحيحة
  2. B It is ok to take one tablet daily to prevent the heart attack
  3. C I can take two tablets together at once if the attack is severe
  4. D This medication will regulate my heart beats and I will be fine

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Core Concept: Patient education on the proper use of sublingual Nitroglycerin (NTG) for acute angina pectoris.

Clinical Presentation: Chest pain, pressure, or tightness radiating to the jaw or arm, typically triggered by exertion or stress.

Diagnosis: ECG, stress testing, and coronary angiography.

Management: *Acute:* NTG is a rapid-acting vasodilator used PRN (as needed). The correct understanding is: 'I have to take this medication once I need it only' (at the onset of chest pain). *Long-term:* If pain is not relieved after 3 doses (taken 5 minutes apart), the patient must call emergency services. Store NTG in a dark, cool place and replace every 6 months.

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