Which of the Following Is NOT True of Nitroglycerin

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of nitroglycerin?

• A) The side effects include headache, hypotension, and tachycardia.
• B) When using sublingual nitroglycerin, the patient should have a moist mouth so that the medication will dissolve.
• C) It is a stable medication and is effective until the expiration date whether the bottle has been opened or not.
• D) When using transdermal nitroglycerin, the medication should be worn no more than 10 to 12 hours per day to avoid developing tolerance.
• E) Prophylactic nitroglycerin should be discontinued gradually.

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Definitions:

Hypercomplex Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond to specific visual stimuli, such as the orientation and length of edges.

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus in the brain that plays a critical role in processing visual information received from the retina.

Ganglion

A structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Complex Cortical

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