nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, "Why am I taking nitroglycerin?" Which of the lowing responses should the nurse make?
"Nitroglycerin dilates cardiac blood vessels to deliver more oxygen to the heart."
"Nitroglycerin relieves nausea and prevents vomiting, which could lead to aspiration."
"Nitroglycerin acts as a bronchodilator to open small airways and decrease shortness of breath."
"Nitroglycerin decreases chest pain by dissolving blood clots that are occluding the arteries."
The Correct Answer is A
A. "Nitroglycerin dilates cardiac blood vessels to deliver more oxygen to the heart." Nitroglycerin works by dilating the coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, thereby reducing angina.
B. "Nitroglycerin relieves nausea and prevents vomiting, which could lead to aspiration." Nitroglycerin does not have an antiemetic function or impact nausea and vomiting.
C. "Nitroglycerin acts as a bronchodilator to open small airways and decrease shortness of breath." Nitroglycerin is not a bronchodilator. It does not act on the airways but instead works on blood vessels.
D. "Nitroglycerin decreases chest pain by dissolving blood clots that are occluding the arteries." Nitroglycerin does not dissolve blood clots. Thrombolytic agents are used for clot dissolution, not nitroglycerin.
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Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is ["120"]
Explanation
Flow rate (gtt/min) =(Volume ×Drop factor)/60 = (120 ×60)/60
Flow rate (gtt/min)= 120 gtt/min
Correct Answer is ["2"]
Explanation
Tablets=Desired dose ÷ Available dose
= 500mg ÷ 250mg/tab
= 2 tablets
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