Question

A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following medications is available in sublingual form?

A) Ibuprofen
B) Aspirin
C) Metoprolol
D) Nitroglycerin

Answer 1

Nitroglycerin is the medication listed that is available in sublingual form, often used for rapid treatment of angina attacks. Aspirin and Ibuprofen are usually provided in oral form and belong to NSAIDs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The medication among the options provided that is available in sublingual form is Nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin is commonly used for the treatment of heart conditions like angina (chest pain) and it is often preferred in sublingual form for rapid onset of action during acute angina attacks. In contrast, other medications listed such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, and Metoprolol are typically administered orally or intravenously but not usually in sublingual form. Aspirin however, has a long history of use for its health effects including treatment of pain, fever, and inflammation and has been used in various forms for over 2,400 years. Moreover, it is part of a group known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) along with Ibuprofen and Naproxen, which are commonly sold over the counter for pain relief.