The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Sublingual Nitroglycerin to a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give sublingual nitroglycerin to a patient complaining of chest pain.The nurse instructs the patient not to swallow the medication.Why is this instruction important?

• A)The effects of the medication will be nullified if swallowed.
• B)Sublingual drugs begin to dissolve when placed on the tongue.
• C)The medication needs to be held against the cheek membranes until dissolved.
• D)The patient may aspirate on the water used for these medications.

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