Question

A 62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental oxygen if needed and contacting medical control, you should:

Select one:A. administer up to three doses of nitroglycerin before assessing his blood pressure.B. administer the nitroglycerin unless he has taken Viagra within the past 72 hours.C. begin immediate transport and request a rendezvous with a paramedic unit.D. assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is D. assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitroglycerin could help if applied quickly after a stroke because it can help lower blood pressure and opens blood vessels.