Nitroglycerin

Question 1

Generic (Nitro)

Answer 1

Nitroglycerin

Question 2

Trade (Nitro)

Answer 2

Nitrostat, Nitrolingual

Question 3

Indications (Nitro)

Answer 3

1. Chest pain WITH history of cardiac problems
2. Prescribed
3. Systolic blood pressure greater than 90mmhg

Question 4

Contraindications (Nitro)

Answer 4

1. Pediatric
2. Head Injury
3. Max Dosage Met (1.2mg)
4. Sexual Enhancement Drugs (SED) in last 72 hours

Question 5

Dosage (Nitro)

Answer 5

Single Tablet or Single Spray at 0.4mg

1. Administer 1 Dose
2. Repeat in five minutes if no relief
3. Blood pressure is greater than 90mmhg
4. Up to max dose of 3 (1.2mg)

Question 6

Administration (Nitro)

Answer 6

Sublingual (Under the tongue)

Question 7

Actions (Nitro)

Answer 7

1. Vasodilation
2. Decreases workload of the heart.

Question 8

Side Effects (Nitro)

Answer 8

1. Hypotension
2. Headache
3. Pulse Change