A Physician Writes an Order to Teach a Client About

question 20

Multiple Choice

A physician writes an order to teach a client about nitroglycerin.A nurse correctly educates the client that nitroglycerin (Select all that apply.) :

• A)Should be swallowed.
• B)Is administered sublingually.
• C)Is used in the treatment of angina.
• D)Should be protected from light and moisture.
• E)Should be placed under the tongue prior to chest pain.

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, which affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress responses, metabolism, and blood pressure.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates other endocrine glands.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.