Cardiology & ResuscitationQuestion 29 of 100
Before assisting a patient with prescribed nitroglycerin for chest pain, the EMT must confirm:
a.Adequate blood pressure (typically systolic above 90 to 100 mmHg) and no recent erectile dysfunction drugs
b.The patient has eaten recently
c.The patient has a fever
d.There is no aspirin allergy
Explanation
Nitroglycerin dilates vessels and can cause dangerous hypotension, so blood pressure must be adequate first. It is also contraindicated with recent erectile dysfunction medications, which together can cause severe hypotension.
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