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Nitroglycerin is administered sublingually because this route allows for rapid absorption directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes, providing quick relief from angina pectoris. The sublingual formulation bypasses the digestive system and first-pass metabolism in the liver, ensuring that the medication acts swiftly. This method is particularly effective for acute episodes, as it can alleviate chest pain within minutes.
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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 are the routes of administration for nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin can be administered sublingually (under the tongue), orally (tablet or capsule), topically (cream or ointment), or via intravenous infusion. Each route has different rates of absorption and onset of action.
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
Why can't you take nitroglycerin orally?
Nitroglycerin cannot be taken orally because it undergoes significant first-pass metabolism in the liver, where much of the drug is broken down before it can enter the bloodstream and exert its effects. This results in a very low bioavailability when taken by mouth, making it ineffective for treating conditions like angina. Instead, nitroglycerin is typically administered sublingually, transdermally, or intravenously to bypass this metabolic process and ensure rapid action.
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.
What is pleural of nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin doesn't really have a plural, since it is a liquid.
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 the color of nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
