You Are Assessing the Knowledge of a Patient Who Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

You are assessing the knowledge of a patient who has been using nitroglycerine for about a year as needed for angina. Which statement indicates the need for more teaching?

• A)"I always get my prescription refilled every 3 months even when there are tablets left in the bottle."
• B)"I know that my nitroglycerine is working when it tingles under my tongue and my chest pain goes away."
• C)"I always carry at least three tablets with me in a baggie my purse in case I have chest pains while I am out."
• D)"I only drink one cup of coffee (decaffeinated) each day because caffeine can interfere with the effectiveness of the nitroglycerine."

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