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A patient with chronic stable angina is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What is the most important counseling point regarding its use for an acute attack?
If chest pain persists after one dose of nitroglycerin, it could indicate a myocardial infarction, requiring immediate medical help.
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Question: A patient with chronic stable angina is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What is the most important counseling point regarding its use for an acute attack?
Answer options:
- Take one tablet every hour until pain subsides
- Chew the tablet for faster absorption ✅ Take one dose and if pain persists after 5 minutes, seek emergency medical attention
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
Correct answer: Take one dose and if pain persists after 5 minutes, seek emergency medical attention
Explanation: If chest pain persists after one dose of nitroglycerin, it could indicate a myocardial infarction, requiring immediate medical help.
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