Angina

Nitrates

100

A common side effect of nitroglycerin that can be relieved with OTC analgesic

What is headache

200

A precaution nurses should take for themselves when handling NTG ointment/patches

What is wear gloves

300

The primary therapeutic action of nitrates is to:

What is dilate both arterial and venous smooth muscle reducing workload of the heart

400

When using transdermal patches, nurses should consider this when applying to the skin

What is rotate the application site and wash skin thoroughly

Patient Teaching

100

Bottles of nitroglycerin should be replaced every ____ months

What is 6

200

Transdermal patches should be removed for 6-12 hours each day to delay the development of:

What is tolerance

300

Drug Classification of NTG?

Vasodilator

400

NTG should be taken ____minutes apart.

What is 5 mins, 1 dose, 

Angina

100

Another name for Chest Pain (CP)?

What is angina

200

Stable Angina is precipitated by?

What is exertion or stress

300

episodes of angina arising more frequently, having added intensity, and occur during periods of rest

What is unstable angina

400

3 classes of drugs used to treat angina

What is nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers