Which Instruction Will the Nurse Include for a Patient Prescribed

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which instruction will the nurse include for a patient prescribed sublingual nitrate PRN for angina?

• A) Take a dose routinely at bedtime.
• B) Place the tablet under the tongue and swallow immediately.
• C) Take one tablet and then seek medical attention if the pain is not relieved within 5 minutes.
• D) Take one tablet every 2 to 3 minutes until relief is obtained.

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Definitions:

Torsion Strain

Internal strain in a molecule caused by the electron cloud repulsions when bonds are twisted away from their preferred angles.

Carbon-Carbon Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms, which can vary in nature from single to triple bonds.

Complete Combustion

A combustion reaction where the fuel is entirely consumed, producing only carbon dioxide, water, and energy, assuming ample oxygen supply.

Decane

A saturated hydrocarbon with the formula C10H22, consisting of a chain of ten carbon atoms.