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Q: Why administer nitroglycerin sublingually?
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What type of nitroglycerin is good at preventing angina?

nitroglycerin tablets or nitroglycerin spray can both be applied sublingually (under the tongue). Either of these methods are the best type to prevent angina Pectoris


What route is nitroglycerin administered?

The route of administration of Nitrostat is sublingual


Can you reverse provocable myocardial ischemia?

Yes. You give rest to the patient. Put nitroglycerin tablet sublingually, and give 100% oxygen to patient. He should recover.


If a patient starts experiencing chest pains for the first time you should?

administer nitroglycerin and Call 911


What medication can an EMT assist a patient?

Under the National Standard Curriculum, an EMT-B is allowed to administer or help patients self-administer six medications. They can administer Oyxgen, Activated Charcoal, and Oral Glucose, and they can help a patient self-administer Epinephrine, Metered-dose inhaler medications, and Nitroglycerin. This can be different depending on an EMTs local protocols. Baby aspirin can also be given to a patient suffering from cardiac emergencies, upon medical control's approval. -http://www.tmrservices.org/PDF/LectureNotes/Chapter%2010%20Lecture.pdf


A patient takes a nitroglycerine tablet sublingually for chest pain Nitroglycerin acts directly on smooth muscle producing relaxation and vessel dilation How would this relieve chest pain?

Angina pectoris is thoracic pain caused by a fleeting deficiency in oxygen delivery to the myocardium. Because nitroglycerin acts as a vasodilator, blood flow to the heart is increased, promoting the delivery of oxygen to the cells.


How does nitroglycerin relate to fat?

How is Nitroglycerin related to fat?!?!?!?!


How many Molecule are there in nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin is one molecule.


What is pleural of nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin doesn't really have a plural, since it is a liquid.


Which drugs are exempted from locking cap requirements found in the PPPA?

nitroglycerin


What is the scientific name for nitroglycerin?

The scientific name for nitroglycerin is glyceryl trinitrate.


What useful for nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin is used to speed up the heart of cardiac patients in cardiac emergencies.