A Client Taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)complains of a Headache

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache.Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

• A)A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin.
• B)The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal.
• C)Nitroglycerin does not cause a headache.
• D)The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.

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Beyond

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A prefix meaning small or minute, often used in scientific terms to denote a factor of one millionth.

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A prefix meaning self or same, used in terms that denote self-action, such as autoimmunity.