Question

You are attending to a 54-year-old male patient complaining of chest pain that appears to be cardiac in origin. As part of your management of the patient, you administer nitroglycerin as long as the patient meets defined conditions. This is an example of:

A. online medical control.
B. standing orders.
C. peer-assisted medication administration.
D. patient-assisted medication administration.

Answer 1

Nitroglycerin administration for a patient with cardiac chest pain falls under the category of standing orders.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitroglycerin administration for a patient with cardiac chest pain falls under the category of standing orders. Standing orders are pre-established protocols or instructions that healthcare professionals can follow without needing to consult a physician.