A Patient Who Has Begun Using Transdermal Nitroglycerin for Angina

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who has begun using transdermal nitroglycerin for angina reports occasional periods of tachycardia. The nurse will expect the prescriber to order:

• A) digoxin [Lanoxin] to slow the heart rate.
• B) immediate discontinuation of the nitroglycerin.
• C) periods of rest when the heart rate increases.
• D) verapamil as an adjunct to nitroglycerin therapy.

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