An Order That Reads "Nitrostat 1 Tab SL Q 5 $\times$

question 2

Multiple Choice

An order that reads "Nitrostat 1 tab SL q 5 min $\times$ 3 PRN chest pain" should be interpreted as ______.

• A) Nitrostat 1 tablet subcutaneously every 5 minims for 3 minutes as needed for chest pain.
• B) Nitrostat 1 tablet suppository every 5 minutes for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.
• C) Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes, 3 times as needed for chest pain.
• D) Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minims for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

A method of feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion.

Pharmacy

A field of health science that links medical science with chemistry and is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs.

Complication

An unforeseen problem or condition that arises during the course of a disease or after a procedure, making the situation worse.