Prior to Administering Nitroglycerin to a Patient with Chest Pain

question 19

Multiple Choice

Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, the EMT must ensure that the:

• A) nitroglycerin is prescribed for the patient.
• B) patient rates his chest pain as 10 out of 10.
• C) systolic blood pressure is greater than 110 mmHg.
• D) patient is standing in an upright position.

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