Question

A nurse with adequate knowledge about the administration of intravenous nitroglycerin will recognize that which statement is correct?

a. The intravenous form is given by IV push injection
b. Because the intravenous forms are short-lived, the dosing must be every 2 hours
c. Intravenous nitroglycerin must be protected from exposure to light through use of special tubing
d. Intravenous nitroglycerin can be given via gravity drip infusions

Answer 1

The correct statement regarding the administration of intravenous nitroglycerin is that it must be protected from light using special tubing. This prevents the light-sensitive medication from degrading.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nurse with adequate knowledge about the administration of intravenous nitroglycerin will recognize that the correct statement is c. Intravenous nitroglycerin must be protected from exposure to light through use of special tubing. Nitroglycerin, when administered intravenously, is sensitive to light and can degrade with exposure, thus special tubing that is opaque is often used to prevent this degradation. As nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat conditions such as angina or acute heart failure, its stability and efficacy are crucial for patient care. It is neither given as an IV push nor does it need to be dosed every 2 hours, and while it can be administered by gravity drip infusions, the key characteristic of IV nitroglycerin administration is the protection from light.