Pharmacology Drugs for Angina and MI
NCLEX ?s Questions And Answers
The client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning
client education, what instruction will the nurse include?
A) "Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911."
B) "Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5
minutes, taking no more than three tablets."
C) "Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets
to take."
D) "Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911." B) "Put one tablet under your
tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than
three tablets."
Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will
the nurse give to this client?
A) Keep the patches in the refrigerator.
B) Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe.
C) Remove the old patch before applying a new one.
NCLEX ?s Questions And Answers
The client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning
client education, what instruction will the nurse include?
A) "Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911."
B) "Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5
minutes, taking no more than three tablets."
C) "Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets
to take."
D) "Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911." B) "Put one tablet under your
tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than
three tablets."
Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will
the nurse give to this client?
A) Keep the patches in the refrigerator.
B) Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe.
C) Remove the old patch before applying a new one.
