A Patient Asks the Nurse Why Nitroglycerin Is Given Sublingually

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse why nitroglycerin is given sublingually.The nurse will explain that nitroglycerin is administered by this route for which reason?

• A) To avoid hypotension
• B) To increase absorption
• C) To minimize gastrointestinal upset
• D) To prevent hepatotoxicity

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