The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient on Nitroglycerin Tablets Prescribed

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient on nitroglycerin tablets prescribed to treat angina. Which statement(s) should be included in the nurse's instructions?

• A) "Take a second dose if the angina is not relieved within five minutes."
• B) "The drug should remain in this brown bottle since it is sensitive to light."
• C) "Store this medication in your bathroom medicine cabinet so it is readily available to you."
• D) "Eating or drinking will not interfere when taking the medication."
• E) "Call your doctor immediately if you develop a headache when taking this drug."

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