Nitroglycerine Paste

Question 1

Nitro Paste

Answer 1

• First Nitro dose is spray or tab. Then apply 1” nitro paste on application paper
• Place the paper, nitro toward patient, on the anterior chest wall of the patient
• CONTACT BASE for physician order to increase dosage for larger patients
• BP to be checked every 15 min
• Remove application paper and wipe the patient’s skin if systolic BP less than 100, signs of hypotension, or signs of allergic reaction